2015 Map of Blackwater Mine

About this map

The Kingston Range dominates this portion of the Mojave Desert, serving as a topographical landmark along the high-desert border. Located at the intersection of Inyo and San Bernardino counties, the area is defined by its arid basins and significant elevation changes, particularly where the mountains slope toward the Mesquite Valley in the northeast. This 2015 survey details a landscape primarily accessed by a network of unimproved desert tracks. Significant routes through the dry terrain include Excelsior Mine Rd, Hurmi Rd, and the remote Two Hk Rd. The map provides a clear record of the modern township and range grid as it overlays this protected wilderness and public land, documenting the persistent isolation of this corner of California.