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2018 Map of Sanborn

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Sanborn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

California City occupies the central and eastern portions of this High Desert landscape, showing the planned grid of one of the largest land developments in the state. The town's ambitious layout is defined by long, straight thoroughfares like Arroyo Ave and Rosewood Blvd that stretch across the Mojave Desert. To the southwest, the small settlement of Sanborn is located near the base of Sanborn Hill, representing a more concentrated pocket of development compared to the vast open sections of the northern Fremont Valley.

The hydrography is sparse, characterized by the intermittent course of Cache Cr which winds through the northern sectors. The map provides a detailed view of the regional road network, including the sweeping curve of E Bishop Dr and E Proteus Rd in the west, and residential developments along Altus Ave and Sunset Ave. This survey captures the unique geometry of a city designed for a massive population that remained largely open space at the time of this mapping.