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1972 Map of Melville Lake, 1994 Print
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1972 Map of Melville Lake

USGS Topo · Published 1994

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Upper Johnson Valley defines this arid landscape, where the ephemeral basins of Melville Lake and Means Lake anchor a region of high desert terrain. Grounded in a 1970 aerial survey, the map details a sparse but deliberate network of human activity in the San Bernardino desert. Early ranching footprints like Shehorn Ranch appear alongside remote infrastructure, including a prominent Landing Strip and specialized water sources like Means Well and Dry Well. The desert's physical character is marked by extensive Sand Dunes and localized industrial activity at a Quarry and various mineral Prospects. Transport throughout the valley relies on a grid of dirt tracks and named routes such as Pony Road and Cole Rd, illustrating the intersection of recreation, ranching, and resource exploration in the early 1970s.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1972
Date Published1994
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions21.5 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain