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2012 Map of Phelan

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The community of Phelan serves as the focal point of this 2012 survey, revealing a landscape defined by ranching history and modern infrastructure in the High Desert. The northern half of the quadrangle is bisected by the Governor Edmund G Brown California Aqueduct, which cuts a distinct path through a dense grid of residential and ranch roads like La Mesa Rd and Duncan Rd. Notable agricultural and local landmarks are scattered across the terrain, including Goss Ranch, Johnson Ranch, and the Buttemer Ranch.

Southern reaches of the map transition into more varied geography where Sheep Cr and Fremont Wash navigate the drainage from the mountains. This area features distinctive local identifiers such as Mountain Top Junction and the Yucca Inn, alongside the residential pocket of Deer Haven. The presence of Wildhorse Canyon and Horse Canyon provides a clear view of the natural relief that borders the developed grid, showing how the settlement patterns of San Bernardino County adapted to the wash and canyon systems.