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1996 Map of Tiefort Mountains

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Tiefort Mountains
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

The Fort Irwin Military Reservation dominates this desert landscape, where high-altitude training and remote operations are etched into the terrain of San Bernardino County. In the late 20th century, the landscape is defined by the massive uplift of the Tiefort Mountains, which rise sharply above the basin of Bicycle Lake. This dry lake bed features a prominent Landing Strip, signaling the area's specialized aviation and logistical role within the military complex.

Technological and industrial presence is marked by isolated installations like the Radio Artillery Facility and various Radio Facilities perched on the ridges. Evidence of local excavation appears at several Gravel Pits along the mountain flanks, while surveyors have noted specific intersection points such as Four Corners and Three Corners. The map illustrates a strictly functional environment where infrastructure is built to support defense activities amidst the arid slopes.