2021 Map of Bighorn Basin

About this map

Mojave National Preserve encompasses this desert landscape, where the Granite Mountains rise sharply above the floor of the Bighorn Basin. This 2021 topographic survey details a network of seasonal drainages and remote water sources essential to this arid environment, including Cottonwood Wash and Budweiser Wash. High-altitude points such as Silver Peak and Granite Peak dominate the central terrain, while the Granite Peak Plateau provides a distinct geological bench above the surrounding flats. Human transit is represented by Kelbaker Road, which skirts the eastern edge of the mountains, connecting the northern Mojave Desert expanses with the southern reaches of the Willow Spring Basin. Localized natural features like Coyote Springs and Granite Cove suggest pockets of terrain where topography and hydrology converge, providing landmarks within the protected federal lands.