The Stepladder Mountains dominate the eastern reaches of this high-desert landscape, where steep contour lines reveal the physical barriers defining the Mojave Desert. This arid region in San Bernardino County is characterized by a series of significant drainage systems, including Homer Wash, Big Wash, and Colton Wash, which slice through the terrain of Ward Valley. These ephemeral watercourses illustrate the natural drainage patterns that have shaped the valley floor over millennia.
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1942 · Amboy
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1943 · Center Hills
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Amboy
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1943 · Essex
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Turtle Mts.
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Needles
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Turtle Mountains
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1956 · Needles
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Milligan
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1956 · Essex
USGS Topo · 1:62,500