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1986 Map of Alvord Mountain West

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Alvord Mountain West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Alvord Mountain rises above the eastern Mojave Desert, defining the rugged landscape of this 1980s San Bernardino County survey. The map reveals a land shaped by the search for resources, centered on the Alvord Mine and various scattered prospect pits located in the northern and eastern highlands. This area transitions sharply into the expansive, flat playa of Coyote Lake to the west, a dry basin that dominates the lower elevations.

A network of 4wd trails and Private roads provides the only access through this arid environment, connecting isolated water sources such as Jack Rabbit Spring. The frequency of labeled wells, including Well 1770, Well 1777T, and Well 1776T, underscores the critical importance of groundwater management in this high-desert mining district. Large-scale infrastructure is present in the southeast corner, where transmission lines cut across the desert floor.