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1996 Map of Paradise Range

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Paradise Range
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

The Paradise Range dominates this San Bernardino County landscape, defined by a legacy of desert mining and modern aerospace technology. Located within the Fort Irwin Military Reservation, the area shows a clear transition from traditional extraction to scientific observation. The northern portion of the map is notable for the Goldstone Deep Space Communications Complex Venus 3556.9, while several Radio Tower and Radio Facility sites are positioned on the higher elevations.

Mineral exploration is evidenced by numerous workings including the Gold Divide Mine, Rio Hondo Mine, and the Olympus Mine. Isolated water sources such as Paradise Springs, Jack Spring, and Hot Springs mark the few reliable points of relief in this arid environment. The map also documents specialized mining claims like Paradise-No 5X 3623T and Paradise-6S 3619, suggesting a period of active geological surveying during the late 20th century.