The Mojave River defines the corridor of this High Desert landscape, its wide sandy bed flanked by the small settlements of Hodge and Johnstons Corner. During the early 21st century, the area maintained its character as a sparse crossroads where historical transport routes converge. The National Trails Hwy, a remnant of the legendary Route 66, parallels the river and local rail lines, connecting the community to larger hubs like Barstow. To the northwest, the prominent rising of Iron Mountain breaks the desert floor, while the southern reaches near Wild Crossing are marked by the seasonal drainage of Wild Wash. Mapping includes local aviation landmarks like Depue Airport and a network of desert tracks and residential streets such as Old Hinkley Rd and Main St.
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1932 · Barstow
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1934 · Barstow
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1953 · San Bernardino
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · San Bernardino
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Hawes
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1956 · Barstow
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1956 · Helendale
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1956 · Victorville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1957 · Apple Valley
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1957 · San Bernardino
USGS Topo · 1:250,000