
The Turtle Mountains dominate the western portion of this desert landscape, where the elevation drops sharply into the expansive Vidal Valley to the south. This 1971 survey captures a remote section of San Bernardino County defined by arid watercourses and sparse industrial activity. The prominent Gary Wash cuts across the northern terrain, leading toward several points of interest for historical researchers, including a Dry Well and a small Gravel Pit. To the east, the distinct elevation of Pyramid Butte rises above a network of unimproved tracks and a Jeep Trail. Evidence of small-scale mineral exploration is marked by a lone Prospect, reflecting the era's quiet but persistent prospecting activity in this reach of the California desert.
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1943 · Turtle Mts.
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Vidal
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1949 · Vidal
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1950 · Vidal
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1950 · Savahia Peak
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1951 · Savahia Peak
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Needles
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Turtle Mountains
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Rice
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1956 · Needles
USGS Topo · 1:250,000