2021 Map of Bitter Spring

About this map

Bitter Spring serves as a critical water source in this arid stretch of the Mojave Desert within San Bernardino County. The landscape is defined by its isolation and the survey lines of the Public Land Survey System, specifically t13n r5e and t12n r5e. While largely devoid of permanent settlements, the area is traversed by essential desert routes such as Red Pass Lake Rd and Langford Lake Rd. These roads suggest the historical movement of travelers and supplies through this portion of the high desert, where water features like the spring dictated survival and transit. This 2021 update documents the contemporary topographic state of the region, providing a baseline for environmental study and the tracing of modern-day desert tracks.