1984 Map of Goffs

About this map

Goffs stands as a vital crossroads in the high desert, where the heavy infrastructure of the American West converges. This 1980s landscape is defined by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad, which cuts diagonally across the terrain, accompanied by a network of utilities including a Transmission Line, Gas Pipeline, and Underground Telephone Cable. The settlement is situated at the edge of the Fenner Valley and serves as a gateway to the East Mojave National Scenic Area. To the southeast, the topography rises sharply into the Piute Mountains, anchored by the prominent Goffs Butte. The wide, braided channel of Sacramento Wash dominates the northern reaches, illustrating the drainage patterns of this arid environment. The map details the transition from industrial transport corridors to the protected wilderness of the National Scenic Area Boundary.