2015 Map of Catclaw Flat

About this map

The San Bernardino Mountains dominate this 2015 survey, where the high desert landscape meets the northern reaches of the San Bernardino National Forest. This section of the range is defined by a complex network of drainages, including the Whitewater River and the various branches of Mission Creek. The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail winds through the eastern portion of the sheet, tracing the ridgelines and canyons of this arid environment. Significant topographical markers such as the Red Dome and the namesake Catclaw Flat provide essential orientation in a region of steep elevation changes and dramatic landforms. The map also delineates the boundary between San Bernardino and Riverside counties, illustrating how political lines bisect the natural geography of Grape Canyon and Hell for Sure Canyon.