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2015 Map of Clark Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Clark Mtn dominates this high-altitude section of the eastern Mojave, where the steep topography of the Clark Mountain Range meets the vast expanse of the Mojave Desert. This 2015 U.S. Geological Survey representation of the Mojave National Preserve highlights a landscape defined by significant elevation changes and seasonal water sources. Numerous isolated water points, such as Ivanpah Springs, Willow Spring, and Whitfield Spring, suggest the critical importance of localized hydrology for both wildlife and human transit through this arid environment.

The terrain is deeply etched by drainage features like Antimony Gulch and Colosseum Gorge, while geological landmarks such as the Clark Mountain Natural Arch are noted at higher elevations. A network of primitive roads, including Yates Well Rd and Colosseum Rd, provides the primary access through the canyons, while Powerline Rd cuts across the northern desert floor, following the utility infrastructure that traverses this protected wilderness.