2012 Map of Amboy

About this map

Bristol Lake dominates the southern landscape of this Mojave Desert region, where the vast dry lake bed meets the southern slopes of the Bristol Mountains. This 2012 survey captures the isolation of Amboy and Saltus, two distinct points of human activity along the historic National Trails Hwy. The map reveals how local transit depends on desert arteries like Amboy Rd and Kelbaker Rd, which navigate around drainage features such as Orange Blossom Wash. The settlement at Saltus is particularly notable for its position on the edge of the salt pan, illustrating the specialized industrial or transit-oriented nature of communities in San Bernardino County. From the elevation at Windy Point down to the basin floor, the map details a stark environment defined by its hydrology and historic highway infrastructure.