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1972 Map of Rimrock

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Rimrock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

Rimrock and the surrounding desert highlands are captured in this early 1970s survey, showing a landscape defined by deep canyons and volcanic features. The area's water resources are meticulously documented, from the secluded Burns Spring and Chaparrosa Spring to the hydrological infrastructure of the Gaging Station The Pipes. Local ranching and settlement history is anchored by Kee Ranch, while the topography is dominated by the massive Black Lava Butte and the rugged Sawtooths range to the south.

Transportation through this high desert terrain follows natural gaps like Devils Gate Pass, with numerous four-wheel-drive trails branching off Pipes Road. The drainage patterns are clearly visible, with Pipes Canyon and Little Morongo Canyon cutting deep into the plateaus. Evidence of mineral exploration appears in the southeast corner near Water Canyon, where several Prospects indicate the area's geological complexity.