
Milligan and Fishel sit as isolated points of reference within the eastern Mojave Desert in this contemporary digital survey. The landscape is defined by the broad transition between the mountainous terrain to the north and the dry expanse of Danby Lake at the southern margin. This region is a classic example of the basin and range geography of San Bernardino, California, where wide alluvial plains like Ward Valley are hemmed in by steep topographic rises. Modern connectivity across this arid reach is maintained by Cadiz Rd, which provides the primary artery through the valley, linking these remote sites to the wider desert infrastructure. The map documents the persistent layout of section lines and township boundaries, such as t3n r17e, which overlay the natural contours of the desert floor.
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1942 · Amboy
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1943 · Amboy
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1943 · Cadiz Lake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Cadiz Valley
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Iron Mountains
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Needles
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Needles
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Milligan
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1956 · Iron Mountains
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1956 · Cadiz Lake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500