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1983 Map of Joshua

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Joshua
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Vanpah Valley and the eastern slopes of the New York Mountains dominate this early 1980s landscape in San Bernardino County. The region is marked by an extensive network of ephemeral drainage systems, including Sand Wash and several Sand Washes, illustrating the arid hydrology of the California desert. The settlement of Joshua sits at the base of the mountain range, serving as a focal point near where Steel Tower Power Lines and a series of Levees cut across the alluvial plains.

Historical mining activity is documented through the Allured Mine, Morning Star Mine, and Kewanee Mine, while the desert's agricultural and pastoral utility is highlighted by the presence of a Corral and water infrastructure such as Threemile Tank, Sixmile Tank, and Sacaton Spring. A network of 4wd tracks and a notable Tunnel near the mountains reveal the practical means of traversing this high-desert terrain during the era.