1986 Map of Alvord Mountain West

About this map

Alvord Mountain dominates the eastern landscape of this Mojave Desert region, where historical mining and water prospecting define the human footprint. The map documents the industrial legacy of the area, centered on the Alvord Mine and several scattered prospects and mines tucked into the mountain's rugged contours. To the west, the expansive bed of Coyote Lake marks a significant topographic depression, its margins dotted with vital water sources such as Jack Rabbit Spring and a series of numbered wells, including Well 1770 and Well 1764T. A network of 4wd tracks and private transmission lines crisscross the arid flats, illustrating the infrastructure required to maintain remote operations in San Bernardino County. The presence of the Alvord Well (Dry) serves as a quiet indicator of the challenges faced by those attempting to extract resources from this parched environment during the mid-1980s.