2012 Map of Clarks Pass

About this map

The Sheep Hole Mountains dominate the northern landscape of this Mojave Desert region, rising above the pass that connects these peaks with the Pinto Mountains to the south. This 2012 survey illustrates the remote desert terrain as it appeared before major modern infrastructure changes, centering on Clarks Pass where the primary thoroughfare, Sheep Hole Mountains Rd, traverses the high desert gap. The southeastern corner of the map captures the transition into Joshua Tree National Park, providing a record of the park's boundaries and the undeveloped wilderness at the start of the decade. The map reveals the intricate network of desert washes and elevation contours that define this arid environment.