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1984 Map of Homer Mtn

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Homer Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Fort Piute (Ruins) and nearby Petroglyphs offer a look at the historical layers of this San Bernardino County landscape. Located within the East Mojave National Scenic Area, the map documents the critical intersection of water and travel in the high desert, centered around Piute Spring. This water source was a vital stop along the historic Government Road, which cuts through the Piute Range to connect the desert basins.

Evidence of late 20th-century exploration is visible on the slopes of Homer Mountain, where a Prospect Tunnel, Prospect, and a Mine Shaft indicate persistent mineral interest. The eastern expanse of Piute Valley is characterized by a network of drainage features like Piute Wash, while modern infrastructure is represented by a Transmission Line and Steel Tower cutting a straight path across the alluvial fans.