2015 Map of Flattop Mountain

About this map

Flattop Mtn dominates the central landscape of this section of the Mojave Desert, serving as a landmark in a terrain defined by complex drainage systems and arid peaks. The presence of Flattop Mountain Spring indicates a rare water source in this environment, situated at the head of a network of desert washes. To the east and south, the topography rises into the Sacramento Mountains, where Eagle Peak and the nearby Eagle Pass mark a significant break in the mountain wall. Wide alluvial basins such as Piute Valley and Homer Wash facilitate drainage across the northern and eastern portions of the map, while Crestview Wash carves through the central hills. This survey records the remote interior of San Bernardino County, where transportation is limited to the corridor of 40.