1949 Map of Lucerne Valley

About this map

Lucerne Valley is depicted here at a point of mid-century transition, where the arid flats of the Mojave Desert meet the high timber of the San Bernardino Mountains. The northern landscape is defined by the Lucerne Dry Lake and scattered outposts like the Box S Ranch, while the southern portion reveals a complex network of high-altitude valleys and mining districts. This 1946 topography preserves the era's reliance on remote springs such as Cushenbury Sprs and Rabbit Springs to sustain local ranching and settlement.