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1972 Map of Morongo Valley

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Morongo Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Morongo Valley serves as the central hub of this desert landscape, where the town grid is defined by streets like Pioneer Blvd and Senilis Ave. The community is anchored by the Morongo Valley Sch and the greenery of Covington Park, while the surrounding terrain is marked by smaller outposts such as Little Morongo Heights and the Pierre Ranch. This area marks a critical transition between the high desert and the Coachella Valley to the south.

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.