2015 Map of Coyote Lake

About this map

Coyote Lake dominates the eastern half of this arid landscape, its expansive dry bed serving as a central geographic fixture within the Mojave Desert. This 2015 survey reveals a network of desert roads and trails that speak to the area's history of mineral exploration and ranching. Access routes like Starbright Mine Rd, Motherlode Rd, and Shenks Ranch Rd crisscross the basin, connecting the flatlands to the elevations of the Calico Mountains in the south. The primary artery of Fort Irwin Rd cuts diagonally through the western sections, providing the modern link through this sparsely settled portion of San Bernardino County. The map is a valuable resource for tracing historical land use, from ranching outposts to the named mines that once drew prospectors into these high-desert mountains.