2018 Map of Desert Spring

About this map

Mojave National Preserve encompasses most of this arid landscape, where the ephemeral drainage systems of Black Canyon Wash and Woods Wash define the valley floors. The terrain is dominated by the southeastern slopes of the Woods Mountains, descending into the open expanse of the Mojave Desert. This 2018 survey illustrates a region where water sources are critical landmarks for navigation and survival in the high desert of San Bernardino County. Named points such as Desert Spring and the landmark at Halfway Hill provide essential orientation in a territory largely defined by its topography and the absence of permanent human settlements, reflecting the preservation of this desert wilderness.