2012 Map of Bagdad SW

About this map

National Trails Hwy cuts across the northern reaches of this Mojave Desert landscape, tracing a historic transit corridor near the small desert settlements of Bagdad and Trojan. The terrain is defined by the alluvial drainage of Siberia Wash, which flows southward from the highway toward the base of the Bullion Mountains. This 2012 survey illustrates the sparse human footprint in this part of San Bernardino County, where infrastructure is largely confined to the primary road and the remnants of rail-side stops. The map provides a detailed view of the desert floor topography, showing how the seasonal watercourses from the mountains interface with the historic travel routes that once served as vital links across the California interior.