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1983 Map of Mid Hills

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Mid Hills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Cima serves as a key point of reference in this arid Mojave landscape, where the Union Pacific railroad cuts through the northwest corner of the terrain. The map documents a rugged desert environment defined by seasonal drainages like Kelso Wash and Cedar Wash which descend from the high ground of the New York Mountains. Human activity is centered on isolated outposts and resource extraction, notably the Death Valley Mine and the Thomas Place ranching site.

Water remains the most critical feature of the landscape, marked by a series of high-altitude seeps and improved sources such as Burro Spring, Cabin Spring, and Holliman Well in Round Valley. This 1983 provisional survey also captures recreational infrastructure at the Mid Hills Campground and technical installations including a Radio Tower and Heliport, illustrating the intersection of traditional mining interests and modern land management in San Bernardino County.