1984 Map of Crescent Peak

About this map

The Crescent (Site) marks a key point of human interest in this high-desert region, situated near the northeastern edge of the East Mojave National Scenic Area. This 1984 survey reveals a landscape defined by the intersection of the Ivanpah Valley and the northern reaches of the New York Mountains, spanning the state line between Nevada and California. The map documents the enduring infrastructure of 20th-century desert prospecting and ranching, evidenced by scattered water sources like Crippled Jack Well, Bullion Spring, and Juniper Spring. The presence of the Nippeno Mine near Crescent Peak highlights the area's mining history, while the sprawling Big Tiger Wash illustrates the dramatic drainage patterns of the Mojave. This edition is particularly valuable for tracing the precise administrative boundaries where Clark County meets San Bernardino County during the mid-1980s conservation era.