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2015 Map of Cima

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Cima
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Cima Dome dominates the northwestern corner of this survey, its symmetrical rise a centerpiece for the high desert landscape. The map captures the heart of the Mojave National Preserve, showing a terrain defined by sparse water sources and rugged topography like Wildcat Butte. Human presence is concentrated along the rail corridor in the east, where the small settlements of Cima, Chase, and Elora sit as lonely outposts on the edge of the Mojave Desert.

Transportation through this arid region relies on a network of functional routes such as Kelso Cima Rd and Cedar Canyon Rd, while intermittent drainage features like Kelso Wash and Cedar Wash slice through the valley floor. The map records critical desert infrastructure for travelers and ranchers, including the Eightmile Tank, illustrating the reliance on scattered water points within this protected wilderness area.