2021 Map of Desert Spring

About this map

Mojave National Preserve encompasses most of this landscape, protecting a stark desert environment where rare water sources like Desert Spring become critical landmarks for both wildlife and travelers. This high-desert terrain is defined by dramatic elevation shifts, from the prominent Woods Mountains in the northeast to the broad expanse of the Fenner Valley that slopes toward the south. The 2021 survey illustrates how modern conservation boundaries overlay traditional geological features like Halfway Hill, reflecting a managed wilderness era in the Mojave Desert. Sparse roads and 4WD tracks trace the contours of the land, connecting isolated points of interest across the township and range grid, serving as a contemporary record of this protected California corridor.