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1982 Map of White Horse Mtn

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of White Horse Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

White Horse Mountain serves as a central landmark in this Mojave Desert landscape, where the arid expanse of the Lucerne Valley meets several prominent ranges. The map reveals a land defined by its geology and infrastructure, with the Ord Mountains and West Ord Mountain dominating the northern horizon. Evidence of human enterprise is sparse but significant, marked by an Open Pit Mine and the small settlement at Peterman.

The presence of a Steel Tower Transmission Line and an Underground Gas Pipeline cutting across the desert floor underscores the region's role as a corridor for utility transport. Seasonal hydrology is evident through features like Dry Lake, Lucerne Lake, and the extensive drainage of Sand Wash. These elements collectively portray a high-desert environment where natural barriers like the Sidewinder Mountains and Granite Mountains dictate the path of modern energy infrastructure.