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1988 Map of Keys View

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Keys View
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Lost Horse Mine and the Hidden Gold Mine anchor this study of the high desert landscape during the late 1980s. The map illustrates a transitional era for the region, where mining history and early recreation began to overlap within the Joshua Tree National Monument. Evidence of earlier desert life is scattered across the terrain, from ruins and a Lost Horse Well to a lone grave and a small cemetery near the Ryan Campground.

The dramatic topography of the Little San Bernardino Mountains is punctuated by significant vistas such as Keys View and Inspiration. Water sources like Stubbe Spring and the presence of a guzzler indicate the critical nature of moisture in this environment. The northern portion is dominated by the broad expanse of Lost Horse Valley, guarded by the granite formations of Cap Rock and Ryan Mountain.