Horn Spring marks a vital water point in this arid stretch of the eastern Mojave Desert. The landscape is defined by the sharp verticality of Horn Peak and the sprawling Black Ridge, which rise above the broad, flat expanse of the Vidal Valley. This 2015 U.S. Geological Survey topographic record documents the complex drainage patterns and alluvial fans that characterize the region. The map provides a precise view of the terrain as it appeared in the early 21st century, showing how the natural topography dictates movement and land use in San Bernardino County, far from major urban centers.
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1943 · Turtle Mts.
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Vidal
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1949 · Vidal
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1950 · Vidal
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1950 · Savahia Peak
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1951 · Savahia Peak
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Needles
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Turtle Mountains
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Rice
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1956 · Needles
USGS Topo · 1:250,000