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1988 Map of Mud Hills

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Mud Hills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Mud Hills dominate this high-desert landscape in San Bernardino County, where the terrain is marked by deep geological erosions and historic extraction sites. The northern portion of the quadrangle is anchored by the Coolgardie Camp settlement, situated near several quarries and mines that highlight the area's industrial utility during the late 1980s. The central and southern regions are defined by intricate drainage systems, most notably the winding paths of Fossil Canyon and Coon Canyon.

Rainbow Basin serves as a central landmark, illustrating the complex topography that transitions into the Waterman Hills to the south. Public access and infrastructure are noted through the Owl Canyon Campground and a Radio Facility near Owl Canyon. Numerous prospects are scattered throughout the hills, providing a clear record of mining exploration and surface disturbance in this arid environment before the turn of the century.