Loading map...

1958 Map of Lost Horse Mtn

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Lost Horse Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Joshua Tree National Monument dominates this mid-century survey, revealing a landscape defined by its rugged desert hydrology and early mining history. The map records essential water sources for desert survival, including Stubbe Spring, Lost Horse Well, and the Pinyon Well (Site). Industrial activity is centered on the Lost Horse Mine and various shafts and mine dumps scattered through the high desert terrain.

Infrastructure transitions from the mountain heights at Keys View down to the southern desert floor, where the Coachella Canal and a significant Pipeline provide a stark contrast to the natural drainage of Berdoo Canyon and Fargo Canyon. The network of travel is documented through the Juniper Flats Road and numerous Jeep Trails, providing a clear record of access to the Little San Bernardino Mountains and Hexie Mountains before later wilderness designations altered regional transit.