2015 Map of Budweiser Wash

About this map

The Mojave National Preserve encompasses most of this 2015 topographic record, revealing a landscape defined by dramatic elevation changes and ephemeral watercourses. In the eastern portion of the sheet, the Granite Mountains rise sharply, creating a complex series of contours that contrast with the broader desert floor. To the southwest, the Old Dad Mountains further delineate the terrain of the Mojave Desert. The map meticulously tracks the drainage patterns characteristic of the high desert, most notably Budweiser Wash, which cuts across the central and western sections of the quadrangle. In the south, the Orange Blossom Wash provides additional evidence of how seasonal water flow has historically shaped this arid environment. This survey captures a remote section of San Bernardino County where land use is dictated by the harsh desert climate and the protective boundaries of the national preserve.