2018 Map of East of Leach Lake

About this map

The Avawatz Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in San Bernardino County, where the topography marks the transition between two of California's most famous arid regions. To the north, the terrain descends into the southern reaches of Death Valley, while the western and central portions of the map lie within the broader Mojave Desert. The map reveals a remote, undeveloped landscape defined by stark elevation changes and dry washes, largely preserved due to its proximity to the Fort Irwin military reservation, which occupies the central-eastern portion of the quadrangle. This 2018 survey provides researchers with a detailed look at the modern boundaries and topographical contours of this protected military and desert wilderness, where land use is strictly governed by federal agencies.