2018 Map of East of Granite Pass

About this map

The Colorado River Aqueduct bisects this arid stretch of the Mojave Desert, serving as a critical piece of water infrastructure that crosses the boundary between San Bernardino and Riverside counties. To the south, the foothills of the Granite Mountains rise sharply, providing a stark topographical contrast to the broad alluvial plains of Ward Valley in the northeast. The landscape is defined by its drainage patterns, most notably the wide corridor of Sand Draw, which channels seasonal runoff through the valley floor. Transportation is limited to functional routes like Iron Mountain Pump Plant Rd, reflecting the region's focus on utility and resource management in an otherwise unpopulated desert expanse.