1983 Map of Seventeenmile Point

About this map

Seventeenmile Point rises as a prominent landmark in this desert landscape of San Bernardino County, where the terrain is defined by dry drainage systems and isolated peaks. This 1983 provisional survey shows a network of unimproved roads and fences that suggest the area's use for ranching or resource management rather than dense settlement. The topography is anchored by Little Cowhole Mountain in the west and the expansive drainage of Willow Wash to the northeast, which channels seasonal runoff through the arid basin. Evidence of water infrastructure is scarce, with Tank Eight serving as a primary artificial water source for the surrounding range. The layout of the roads and the placement of these few landmarks reflect the logistical challenges of a remote California desert environment during the late twentieth century.