2018 Map of Coyote Lake

About this map

Starbright Mine Rd and Fort Irwin Rd carve through this arid landscape in the Mojave Desert, where the elevation rises sharply into the Calico Mountains to the south. The road network indicates a history of resource extraction and ranching, evidenced by names like Mother Lode Rd, Shenks Ranch Rd, and Rocking K Ranch Rd. This 2018 survey captures the sparse settlement pattern of northern San Bernardino County, where water is a critical and rare resource, represented by Jack Rabbit Spring and the ephemeral Coyote Lake. The map serves as a record of land use in the High Desert, showing the proximity of the Calico Mountains to established desert routes like Paradise Springs Rd and the utility corridor along Power Line Rd.