2018 Map of Bird Spring

About this map

Bird Spring serves as a critical water point in this arid stretch of the northwestern Mojave Desert. The landscape is dominated by the prominent elevations of the Gravel Hills and the volcanic profile of Black Mtn, which overlooks the deep incision of Black Canyon in the southeast. This 2018 survey illustrates the sparse infrastructure of the region, where travel is dictated by a few established desert routes like Lockhart Rd and Hoffman Rd. The map provides a clear look at the public land survey system grid across these townships, capturing the intersection of natural desert topography and the jurisdictional boundaries that define the high desert of San Bernardino County.