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2015 Map of Bighorn Basin

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Bighorn Basin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Mojave National Preserve encompasses most of this landscape, where the high desert terrain of the Mojave Desert meets the dramatic rises of the Granite Mountains. The topography is defined by significant elevation changes, from the alluvial fans of Devils Playground Wash to the heights of Silver Peak and Granite Peak. A network of ephemeral drainages and named water sources reveals the vital hydrology of the region, including Budweiser Spring, Coyote Springs, and Willow Spring.

Evidence of historical land use and natural landmarks is preserved in labels such as Granite Cove and the Granite Peak Plateau. The presence of Kelbaker Rd provides the primary transit corridor through this arid environment, connecting various washes like Cottonwood Wash and Van Winkle Wash. These features reflect the complex desert ecosystem where seasonal water flow has carved the Bighorn Basin and the surrounding Willow Spring Basin.