1984 Map of Quail Spring

About this map

The Quail Mountains and Owlshead Mountains converge in this arid portion of San Bernardino County, creating a landscape of extreme relief and seasonal water sources. The map identifies the remote Quail Spring and the ephemeral Lost Lake, critical landmarks for those navigating this desert terrain. Along the southern edge, the Fort Irwin Military Reservation Boundary marks the transition into restricted federal lands. Evidence of mining interests is present at a solitary Prospect, while numerous geodetic benchmarks, such as BM 2702, provide precise elevation data across the washes. This 1984 provisional edition captures the territory as it appeared following aerial photography in the late 1970s, documenting the unpopulated high desert before modern land use changes.