2012 Map of Bighorn Canyon

About this map

Johnson Valley anchors this high-desert landscape in San Bernardino County, where the transition from flat valley floor to the rising slopes of the Bighorn Mountains is clearly defined. The area is marked by a grid of rural residential roads with evocative desert names like Joshua Tree Rd, Ocotillo Rd, and Datura Ave. Aviation and livestock history are represented by the Valley Vista Airport and Parson Ranch at the base of the mountains. Natural water sources and relief features, including Saddlerock Spring, Rock Corral, and the drainage at Rubber Drain Two, highlight the importance of hydrology in this arid environment. The map shows the path of Highway 247 as it skirts the valley edge, providing the primary artery for these remote homesteads and access to the namesake Bighorn Canyon.