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2012 Map of Fifteenmile Valley

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Fifteenmile Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Lucerne Valley occupies a high desert basin in San Bernardino County, defined by its expansive ephemeral water bodies and stark geological formations. The landscape is dominated by the broad basins of Rabbit Lake and Deadman Dry Lake, which serve as natural drainage points for the surrounding terrain. To the north, the Deadman Hills overlook a network of rural residential roads, while the prominent outcrop at Chimney Rock and the elevation of Fifteenmile Point frame the valley's eastern and central reaches.

Residential growth is centered around the community of Fizzben Heights and the larger settlement of Fifteenmile Valley. The area is carved by several distinct drainages including Arrastre Canyon, Lovelace Canyon, and Grapevine Canyon, which descend toward the basin floor. This map details a specific era of suburban desert expansion, where long-established landmarks like Silver Cr meet a modern grid of streets such as Ottawa Rd and Chaparosa Dr.