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2012 Map of Morongo Valley

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Morongo Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Morongo Valley and its surrounding desert canyons appear here in a period of established residential growth and ranching legacy. The community is defined by its position between the drainages of Big Morongo Cr and Little Morongo Cr, with several outlying clusters of development including Palm Wells and Little Morongo Heights. The network of residential streets and trails, such as Pole Line Rd and Canyon Rd, illustrates how the town has expanded along the highway corridor while maintaining its high-desert character.

Legacy ranching operations remain prominent features of the landscape, including Pierce Ranch to the north and the T Cross K Ranch in the southern reaches. The drainage systems of Dry Morongo Cr and Dry Morongo Wash cut through the arid terrain, leading toward the Big Morongo protected area. Notable landmarks like the Morongo Lakes and Smith Canyon provide topographical markers for local historians and researchers studying the water and land use patterns of this San Bernardino County basin.