1983 Map of Solomons Knob

About this map

Great Whamingo Mine and the Telegraph Mine stand as prominent markers of industrial activity in this high desert region of San Bernardino County. The landscape is defined by the sharp elevations of Solomons Knob and Squaw Mountain, looking out over the broad expanse of Shadow Valley. Water, a critical resource for both mining and survival, is noted at remote points like Francis Spring and Bull Spring, while seasonal drainage is traced through Halloran Wash. Evidence of modern infrastructure is found near Halloran Summit, where a Radio Facility and Pipeline cross the terrain. The network of 4wd tracks and various Prospect markings across the slopes suggest a persistent history of exploration and resource extraction throughout the late twentieth century.