2021 Map of Fifteenmile Valley

About this map

The high desert landscape of Apple Valley and Lucerne Valley is defined by stark contrasts between arid basins and steep mountain ranges. In the northern reaches, the flat expanse of Deadman Dry Lake sits below the Deadman Hills, with Deadman Point marking a sharp transition in the local topography. This region is dominated by the Granite Mountains, which separate the primary valley floor from more rugged terrain to the south. Numerous drainage features like Arrastre Canyon, Lovelace Canyon, and Grapevine Canyon carve through the foothills, indicating the seasonal water flow patterns that have shaped the land. Residential growth is evident in the residential street grids extending from the main settlements towards Sunset Cove and Fifteenmile Point, showing the modern footprint of these Mojave Desert communities. Notable landmarks like Chimney Rock provide fixed points for navigation in a terrain where ephemeral washes like Silver Cr are the only signs of hydrology.