2018 Map of Broadwell Lake

About this map

Broadwell Lake sits at the center of this arid landscape, a prominent dry lake bed characteristic of the high Mojave Desert. The topography is defined by the sharp elevations of the Bristol Mountains to the northeast and the Cady Mountains in the southwest, creating a basin where seasonal runoff travels through Broadwell Wash and Argos Wash. The map documents the minimal human footprint in this section of San Bernardino County, centered on the settlement of Broadwell. Access through this remote corridor is primarily facilitated by Crucero Rd, which traverses the desert floor alongside the ancient lake bed. This survey provides a precise record of the desert's drainage patterns and geological boundaries, reflecting the stark, unpopulated character of the region in the early 21st century.