2012 Map of Danby

About this map

Fenner Valley dominates this desert landscape in San Bernardino County, where the topography is defined by the drainage patterns of Watson Wash. The small settlement of Danby serves as a focal point at the junction of several historic desert routes. The map documents a significant intersection of southwestern travel history, most notably the path of the National Trails Hwy, which cuts diagonally across the valley floor. To the northwest, the foothills of the Clipper Mountains begin to rise out of the basin. The road network, including Danby Rd and Skeleton Pass Rd, illustrates the isolated nature of this region, where infrastructure follows the natural contours of the desert floor and the drainage ways that cross it.