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2015 Map of Fountain Peak

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Fountain Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Providence Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape, rising sharply above the Mojave Desert floor. Within the protected boundaries of the Mojave National Preserve, the terrain is defined by dramatic peaks like Edgar Peak and Fountain Peak, which tower over the surrounding basins. This survey captures a network of vital desert water sources, including Cornfield Spring, Crystal Spring, and Warm Springs, which have long served as critical waypoints in an arid environment.

Logistics across this complex topography are dictated by natural gaps such as Foshay Pass, while transportation is limited to rugged corridors like Vulcan Mine Rd and Essex Rd. The map also details the drainage patterns of Winston Wash, illustrating how seasonal water flow has carved the Winston Basin and Gilroy Canyon, shaping the unique geological character of this San Bernardino County wilderness.