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2012 Map of Onyx Peak

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Onyx Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Onyx Peak and its namesake Onyx Summit dominate this high-desert terrain within the San Bernardino mountains as recorded in 2012. The landscape is defined by a network of drainage systems and seasonal washes, including Pipes Wash and Big Morongo Cr, which carve through deep formations like Old Timer Canyon and Little Morongo Canyon. Human activity is primarily limited to small outposts and recreational spots, such as the Pipes Campground and the private Bain Ranch in the northeast.

A network of forest and local roads, including Burns Canyon Rd and Viscera Spring Rd, provides access to the remote elevations of Heartbreak Ridge and Mineral Mountain. Notable for its ecological and geographical variety, the area features numerous water sources like Yocum Spring and Onyx Spring that support life in the arid flats. To the south, Tayles Hidden Acres represents one of the few named residential developments, situated near the dramatic drop-off known as Coon Creek Jumpoff.