2012 Map of Silver Bell Mine

About this map

Silver Bell Mine defines this arid landscape in San Bernardino County, situated amidst a complex drainage network typical of the High Desert. The 2012 survey illustrates the isolated nature of this mining site, connected to the wider region only by the Canyon Rte, which cuts across the southern portion of the quadrangle. To the north, the geography is punctuated by the deep incision of Box Canyon, showing the natural erosion patterns that characterize this part of the California desert. The map captures the area in a state of relative stillness, where sparse infrastructure remains focused on the historical extraction activity at the mine and the natural landforms that dictate the movement through these canyons.