2012 Map of Bristol Lake SW

About this map

Bullion Mountains rise in the northwest, anchoring a landscape defined by the wide alluvial washes of the Mojave Desert. This 2012 survey by the U. S. Geological Survey illustrates a sparse region where human infrastructure is limited to a few arterial passages. The north-south corridor of Amboy Rd serves as the primary transit link through this arid expanse, connecting the distant railway town of Amboy to the southern valleys. Near the southern edge, Ferrell Rd intersects the terrain at the foot of the Sheep Hole Mountains, marking one of the few named landmarks in a territory characterized by complex drainage patterns and shifting desert sands. The map detail highlights the isolation of the basin between these two mountain ranges, providing a record of the road network and topographic contours as they existed in the early 21st century.