2021 Map of Adobe Mountain

About this map

El Mirage Valley serves as a prominent geographic feature where the high desert landscape meets the northern reaches of the Antelope Valley. This 2021 survey illustrates a sparse desert settlement pattern characterized by a rigid grid of residential streets such as Lancaster Blvd and Shadow Mountain Rd that cut across the dry terrain. The map captures the meeting of the Los Angeles Co and San Bernardino Co line, which divides the terrain near the prominent Adobe Mtn. Aviation and land use in this arid region are evidenced by the presence of Hansen Airport and the expansive dry bed of El Mirage Lake. From Nash Hill to the seasonal drainage of Eller Slough, the map documents the modern infrastructure of the western Mojave Desert and its relationship to the natural landforms.