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2015 Map of Fifteenmile Valley

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Fifteenmile Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Lucerne Valley and the Sunset Cove development sit at the edge of a high-desert landscape defined by stark geologic features and arid basins. The terrain transitions from the alluvial fans of the Granite Mountains down into the expansive Fifteenmile Valley, where the ephemeral Rabbit Lake and Deadman Dry Lake catch seasonal runoff. These dry lake beds are characteristic of the Mojave's interior drainage, serving as flat landmarks in an area punctuated by the Deadman Hills and the prominent Chimney Rock.

Steep drainages including Arrastre Canyon, Lovelace Canyon, and Grapevine Canyon carve through the southern uplands, while a grid of residential roads like Desert View Rd and Del Oro Rd illustrates the modern expansion of these desert communities. The presence of Fifteenmile Point provides a clear perspective over the valley floor, highlighting the intersection of remote natural canyons with the growing township infrastructure in San Bernardino County.