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2018 Map of Yucca Valley North

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Yucca Valley North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Yucca Valley and the surrounding high desert communities are detailed here during a period of steady residential expansion in San Bernardino County. The landscape is defined by its distinct terrain features, including the volcanic formation of Black Lava Butte and the jagged peaks of the Sawtooths to the southwest. Settled areas like Pioneertown, originally established as a living movie set, are shown alongside newer developments in Flamingo Heights and Yucca Mesa.

Transport and water management are visible through the network of local roads and the prominent drainage systems of Pipes Wash and Chaparrosa Wash. The map also captures the local aviation hub at the Yucca Valley Airport, positioned near the southern edge of the quadrangle. This documentation provides a clear view of the relationship between modern habitation and the unforgiving terrain of Black Hill and Flat Top, where the desert floor meets the rising foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains.