2015 Map of Glasgow

About this map

Glasgow and Kerens anchor this desert landscape within the expansive Mojave National Preserve. The map documents a significant intersection of arid landforms, where the shifting sands of the Kelso Dunes meet the wide, braided drainage of Kelso Wash. This area is characterized by the vast Devils Playground, an appropriate name for the complex alluvial patterns formed by seasonal runoff through Devils Playground Wash and Budweiser Wash. These ephemeral waterways illustrate the region's hydrologic history, showing how water shapes the Mojave Desert floor between periods of extreme drought. The layout of the Glasgow and Kerens sites along the central transport corridor provides a clear look at the infrastructure required to traverse this section of San Bernardino County during the early 21st century.