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2015 Map of Joshua

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Joshua
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Mojave National Preserve encompasses most of this arid landscape, centered on the settlement of Joshua. The terrain is defined by the broad sweep of the Ivanpah Valley and the vast Mojave Desert, where seasonal water management is critical for survival and navigation. A network of essential water sources is documented across the desert floor, including Sixmile Tank, Tenmile Tank, Threemile Tank, and Cut Tank, alongside the natural Sacaton Spring.

Infrastructure is sparse, primarily consisting of the Morning Star Mine Rd, which cuts diagonally across the townships of T14N and T15N. The topography rises toward the north and east, marked by features such as New Trail Canyon and the drainage of Oro Wash. This survey provides a precise record of the desert's hydrological points and transportation corridors within the protected lands of eastern San Bernardino County during the early twenty-first century.