2015 Map of Milligan

About this map

Fishel and Milligan anchor this segment of the Mojave Desert, representing isolated outposts along a sparse transportation corridor. The landscape is defined by the broad, sandy expanse of Ironwood Wash, which courses through the arid terrain, and the diagonal passage of Cadiz Rd connecting these remote points. The map reveals the township and range survey structure common across San Bernardino County, illustrating how public land survey systems organized even the most formidable desert environments. The interplay between the natural drainage patterns and the linear human infrastructure of the road and settlement points highlights the challenges of desert navigation and occupation in the early 21st century.