2012 Map of Bitter Spring

About this map

Bitter Spring remains a critical hydrological point in this arid stretch of San Bernardino County, appearing as a focal point for the intermittent drainage systems that carve through the Mojave landscape. The infrastructure of the modern era is represented by Powerline Rd, which cuts diagonally across the quadrangle, following the utility corridor that serves the region. This 2012 survey illustrates the stark, undeveloped nature of the high desert, where natural springs and maintenance tracks provide the primary markers for navigation in an otherwise open terrain.