Searles Valley dominates this landscape, where the settlements of Trona and Argus are situated in the southeastern corner. This area is defined by the proximity of high desert peaks and canyons to the industrial and residential grid. Argus Peak rises as a primary landmark near the center of the sheet, while drainage patterns like Sweetwater Wash and Moscow Canyon carve through the western terrain. The street layouts of the two towns are clearly delineated, including Plant Access Rd and Argus Ave, reflecting the specialized infrastructure of this desert mining region. To the north, the geography becomes more varied with features such as Great Falls Basin and Mumford Canyon, showing the complex hydrologic and topographic relief characteristic of this part of San Bernardino County.
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1915 · Searles Lake
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1947 · Trona
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1948 · Trona
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1949 · Trona
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1949 · Searles Lake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1950 · Searles Lake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1950 · Trona
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Mountain Springs Canyon
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Ridgecrest
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Trona
USGS Topo · 1:250,000