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2012 Map of Rattlesnake Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Rattlesnake Canyon and the high desert terrain of the Bighorn Mountains dominate this 2012 survey in San Bernardino County. The landscape is defined by its critical water sources, including the descriptively named Two Hole Spring, One Hole Spring, and Mound Spring, which have long served as essential landmarks in this arid environment. A notable biological landmark, the Champion Joshua Tree, is situated near Lone Valley, marking a point of interest for naturalists and locals alike.

Transportation through the area relies on a network of unpaved routes such as Smarts Ranch Rd and Burns Canyon Rd, which trace the base of Tip Top Mountain and the Granite Peaks. These roads connect isolated springs and geographic features like Arrastre Cr, reflecting a history of movement through the canyon and surrounding valleys. This U.S. Geological Survey record captures the intersection of desert ecology and the primitive road systems that provide access to the remote peaks and springs of the region.