1996 Map of Phelan

About this map

Phelan and its surrounding high-desert homesteads are captured here in the late 1990s, revealing a landscape defined by both massive infrastructure and historic ranching. The California Aqueduct carves a prominent path across the northern reaches, accompanied by the California Aqueduct Road. To the south, the terrain rises sharply into the San Bernardino National Forest, where the deep incisions of Cajon Canyon and Horse Canyon dominate the topography. Family ranching legacies are visible through named properties like Johnson Ranch, Wilson Ranch, Buttemer Ranch, and Goss Ranch. Along the southern forest boundary, Mountain Top Junction and the Yucca Inn mark key transition points where the valley floor meets the steep mountain slopes. The map also traces the winding course of Sheep Creek, illustrating the drainage patterns that have shaped this portion of the Victor Valley.