The Bartlett Mountains and the northern reaches of the Mojave Desert define this high desert landscape during a period of significant residential expansion. Highlighting the 2018 geography of San Bernardino County, the map details the interconnected street networks of Yucca Valley and Joshua Tree, showing how modern developments like Yucca Mesa and Joshua Cove have filled the arid basins between rocky heights. The transition from town to wilderness is marked by landmarks such as Moonlight Mesa and Mt Nebo, while the southern margin includes the northern edge of the Twentynine Palms Main Base. Local history is anchored at the Joshua Tree Memorial Park, and the map serves as a record of the intricate road systems, from La Brisa Dr to Sunny Vista Rd, that tie these remote desert communities together.
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1953 · San Bernardino
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Goat Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1955 · Deadman Lake SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1955 · Twentynine Palms
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1955 · Emerson Lake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1955 · Deadman Lake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1955 · Joshua Tree
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1956 · San Bernardino
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · San Bernardino
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · San Bernardino
USGS Topo · 1:250,000