2015 Map of Columbia Mountain

About this map

Mojave National Preserve encompasses this high desert terrain in San Bernardino County, where dramatic elevation changes define the landscape. The Providence Mountains and the Mid Hills dominate the northern and western reaches, while the Little Thorne Mountains rise above the Mojave Desert floor. Water sources are critical markers in this arid environment, with numerous named points including Mexican Water Spring, Silver Lead Spring, and Gold Valley Spring providing life-sustaining hubs. The intricate network of canyons, such as Macedonia Canyon, Beecher Canyon, and Borrego Canyon, reveals the erosive power of seasonal flows like Black Canyon Wash. This map highlights the area's geological complexity, notably at the Hole-in-the Wall formation. Wild Horse Mesa stands as a prominent plateau overlooking the southern drainages of Wild Horse Canyon and Rustler Canyon.