1972 Map of Morongo Valley

Water management and resource extraction are evident across the arid slopes of the Little San Bernardino Mts. The massive infrastructure of the Colorado River Aqueduct traverses the southern portion of the quadrangle, while numerous natural water sources like Big Morongo Creek, Little Morongo Springs, and Sherman Shady Spring dot the canyons. The presence of several Prospects suggests localized mining interest amidst a network of Jeep Trails and rural desert roads.