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2021 Map of Cross Mountain

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Cross Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Kelso Valley serves as a geographic focal point where the southern Sierra Nevada meets the western edge of the Mojave Desert. The landscape is defined by the convergence of several significant ranges and canyons, including the Piute Mountains to the west and the prominent peak of Cross Mtn to the east. Water sources like Braitman Spring and Cottonwood Cr provide critical points of interest in this arid environment.

Evidence of modern recreation and historic travel routes are present throughout the quadrangle, most notably the Pacific Crest National Scenic Tr which traverses the western slopes. Large geographical features such as Jawbone Canyon and the expansive Antimony Flat indicate a terrain shaped by deep drainage patterns and high-altitude plateaus. The map also records high points like White Mtn and Hoffman Summit, marking the high-elevation transition between the Central Valley foothills and the desert floor.