Ward Valley and the surrounding reaches of the Mojave Desert define this arid landscape in San Bernardino County. This 2018 survey documents a remote section of the desert where drainage patterns are the primary landmarks. Significant seasonal watercourses such as Sunflower Wash, Homer Wash, and Painted Rock Wash cut through the terrain, illustrating the hydrologic flow of the region toward the valley floor. The map provides a detailed view of the natural topography, including Browns Wash, within the framework of the Public Land Survey System, which is clearly delineated by township and range boundaries like t4n r19e and t5n r20e. The lack of man-made structures or settlements highlights the preserved, undeveloped nature of this corner of the California desert during the early 21st century.
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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