2012 Map of Brown Buttes

About this map

Willow Spring Wash and Old Dad Mountains Wash define the drainage patterns across this arid portion of San Bernardino County. The landscape is characterized by prominent geological formations including the Brown Buttes and the northern reaches of the Bristol Mountains. Human activity is centered on Kelbaker Rd, which intersects the northern portion of the map, and the isolated outpost of Sheep Corral. The convergence of Orange Blossom Wash and other intermittent watercourses emphasizes the topographical relief between the Marble Mountains and the surrounding desert floor. This 2012 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey provides a precise view of the geographic relationships in this sparsely populated region, where unnamed trails and dry washes are the primary navigational landmarks.