2012 Map of Calumet Mine

About this map

Calumet Mine sits at the heart of this desert landscape in San Bernardino County, centered between the dry expanse of the Cadiz Valley and the jagged peaks of the Calumet Mountains. The topography is dominated by the western shoreline of Bristol Lake, a prominent dry lake bed or playa that characterizes this arid region of the Mojave. This 2011 survey, compiled by the U.S. Geological Survey, illustrates the sparse but significant human footprint in a region defined by mineral extraction and extreme terrain. The map provides a clear record of the access roads and landforms surrounding the mine site, essential for researchers tracking industrial history or desert geography in the early twenty-first century.