2012 Map of Cima Dome

About this map

Cima Dome dominates this arid high-desert landscape in northeastern San Bernardino County, where volcanic geography meets isolated ranching outposts. This 2012 survey documents a sparsely populated region defined by historical water sources and elevation peaks. Isolated ranch sites such as Valley View Ranch and Kessler Ranch are connected by a network of unimproved desert roads including Deer Spring Rd and Cima Rd. The presence of several named water features, such as Ord Tank, Kessler Spring, and White Rock Spring, highlights the critical importance of localized hydrology in this dry environment. Elevated landmarks like Teutonia Peak and Kessler Peak rise above the desert floor, with the northern reaches of the Ivanpah Mountains appearing on the northeastern edge of the sheet. The map illustrates a modern era of land use where historic grazing routes like Ivanpah Cima Rd persist alongside utility corridors like Powerline Rd.