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2015 Map of Minneola

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Minneola
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Minneola and Gale sit at the transition between the wide Mojave Valley and the rising elevations of the Mojave Desert interior. This high-desert landscape is defined by the critical infrastructure of the mid-20th century, including the Barstow-Daggett Airport and a network of arterial roads like Silver Valley Rd and Santa Fe St. These routes follow the traditional paths of travel that once supported local mining and desert homesteading.

To the south, the topography shifts abruptly toward the Minneola Ridge, where the terrain is dissected by drainage systems like Daggett Wash. The map records a modern configuration of desert life where aviation and road networks intersect with a rugged landscape. Significant thoroughfares such as Camp Rock Rd and Powerline Rd underscore the area's role as a corridor for regional transport and utilities within San Bernardino County.