
The Pinto Mountains dominate this arid landscape where the Mojave Desert meets the northern boundary of Joshua Tree National Park. This territory, situated along the border of San Bernardino and Riverside counties, is defined by its industrial access routes and natural drainage systems. Several named roads, including Ironage Rd, Gold Crown Rd, and the Ivanhoe Mine Rd, cut through the high desert terrain, signifying the area's history of mineral exploration and transit. To the south, the terrain descends toward the Pinto Basin, where the San Bernardino Wash serves as a primary hydrological feature. The map provides a clear look at the township and range survey lines, such as t1s r12e and t1s r13e, which organize this vast expanse of public and park lands.
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1942 · Amboy
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1943 · Amboy
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1943 · Pinkham Well
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1944 · Pinkham Well
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1944 · Eagle Tank
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Salton Sea
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Needles
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Salton Sea
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Needles
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Dale Lake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500