2021 Map of Galway Lake

About this map

The Lava Bed Mountains dominate this section of the Mojave Desert, revealing a landscape defined by volcanic geology and significant relief. At the heart of the range sits Argos Mtn, a prominent summit surrounded by a complex system of ridges and washes. This 2021 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey illustrates the township and range grid (T6N R5E, T6N R6E, T5N R5E, T5N R6E) as it overlays the arid terrain, providing a precise look at the topographical contours of the high desert. In the eastern portion of the sheet, the terrain narrows at Gays Pass, a natural corridor through the mountains. The map captures the isolation of this corner of San Bernardino County, where land management boundaries from the BLM and FWS intersect with the ancient geological formations of the northern desert interior.