1983 Map of Woods Mtn

About this map

The Woods Mountains dominate this 1980s landscape in San Bernardino County, where the high desert terrain reveals a network of ephemeral drainage systems and distinctive geological formations. Evidence of human activity is sparse but telling, marked by the solitary Watson Well and a prospect site near Table Top. The map captures the complex topography between Lanfair Valley and Round Valley, punctuated by landmarks like Tortoise Shell Mountain and Twin Buttes. This survey documents a period of remote land management, illustrating how desert washes such as Woods Wash and Watson Wash define the natural corridors through the volcanic peaks of the Hackberry Mtn area. It is a detailed study of a region defined more by its natural landmarks and water sources than by permanent settlement.