1955 Map of Morongo Valley

About this map

Morongo Valley and the high desert canyons of the San Bernardino Mountains are captured during a mid-century period of transition. The landscape reflects a diverse history of land use, from the Mission Creek Indian Reservation in the south to the mining operations of the Monte Cristo Mine, Rose Mine, and Onyx Mine in the north. Ranching heritage is deeply embedded in the terrain, marked by family-named holdings like Bain Ranch, The Pipes Ranch, and Kee Ranch.