2018 Map of Fenner

About this map

Fenner sits at a critical transportation junction within the expansive Mojave Desert, where modern infrastructure bisects an ancient landscape. This 2018 survey illustrates the confluence of the Interstate 40 corridor and the historic Route 66 alignment as they pass through the wide gap between the Fenner Hills and the Piute Mountains. The map provides a detailed view of the Mojave National Preserve boundary, which encompasses the northern half of the quadrangle. Drainage patterns are defined by the ephemeral Woods Wash and Watson Wash, which underscore the arid character of the San Bernardino County high desert. For those studying the evolution of desert travel, the proximity of these dry washes to the established road networks reveals the geographic constraints that have dictated movement through this region for decades.