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1972 Map of Freeman Junction, 1975 Print
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1972 Map of Freeman Junction

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Freeman Junction and the tiny settlement of Armistead anchor this 1970s landscape where the high desert meets the southern Sierra Nevada foothills. The map documents critical water infrastructure through the Los Angeles Second Aqueduct, which winds across the arid terrain of the Indian Wells Valley. Traces of human activity are scattered throughout the canyons and washes, from the Black Hills Corral and Freeman Wash Well to several unnamed Mine and Prospects locations. To the west, the Scodie Mts rise sharply, dissected by drainages like Cow Heaven Canyon and Sage Canyon. The presence of Robbers Roost and Soldier Wells suggests a long history of travelers and outlaws navigating this demanding corridor, while the southern edge of the sheet identifies the Ruins at Harts Place, offering specific points of interest for those researching local history and desert heritage.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1972
Date Published1975
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.4 x 26.8 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain