2015 Map of Colton Well

About this map

Colton Well and the surrounding Colton Hills define the heart of this arid landscape within the Mojave National Preserve. Water sources are critical markers in this terrain, identified by isolated points like Whiskey Spring, Domingo Spring, and Cave Spring. The presence of Vulcan Mine Rd suggests the historical industrial undercurrent of the Mojave Desert, where mineral extraction dictated the placement of many early roads and tracks. To the south, the land opens into the Clipper Valley, framed by the drainage systems of Beecher Canyon and Barber Canyon. This 2015 survey reflects a modern view of a protected wilderness where transport remains limited to primary thoroughfares like Essex Rd and Black Canyon Rd, maintaining the character of an environment shaped by elevation and limited surface water.