2012 Map of Superior Valley

About this map

Superior Valley and its arid expanse are defined by a network of utilitarian transit routes and military boundaries in this 2012 survey of San Bernardino County. The landscape is dominated by the ephemeral basin of Superior Lake at the southern edge, a terminal point for several local washes. This region has a history of mining and desert transit, evidenced by the presence of Old Copper City Rd and Copper City Rd, which historically connected isolated outposts to larger thoroughfares. The eastern portion of the map is significantly restricted by the boundary of the China Lake Naval Weapons Ctr, reflecting the modern military significance of this desert territory. Local navigation is further delineated by Indian Springs Rd, tracing a path through the flat, high-desert floor between scattered peaks.