2018 Map of Cow Cove

About this map

Mojave National Preserve encompasses most of this high-desert landscape in San Bernardino County, where volcanic history is written across the terrain in the Cinder Cone Lava Beds. This area of the Mojave Desert is characterized by broad basins like Shadow Valley and isolated peaks such as Button Mtn. The hydrology is defined by seasonal drainage patterns, most notably Black Tank Wash, which leads toward the Black Tank water feature. The map provides a detailed view of the natural amphitheater of Cow Cove and the surrounding township and range survey lines. This 2018 topographic study reflects the modern boundaries of the national preserve, illustrating the transition between open desert valleys and concentrated volcanic formations that have shaped the region's geological character.