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2021 Map of Hayden

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Hayden
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Hayden and the surrounding desert landscape are defined by the convergence of the Mojave National Preserve and the steep eastern slopes of the Providence Mountains. This arid expanse in the Mojave Desert is characterized by its vital water sources, including Macedonia Spring and Bolder Spring, which contrast with the dry alluvial pathways of Kelso Wash and Cedar Wash. The diagonal traverse of the Kelso-Cima Road serves as the primary artery through this high-elevation terrain, connecting the settlement at Hayden with the rugged interior of the preserve.

The topography transitions sharply from the broad washes in the west to the deeply incised drainages of Globe Canyon and Macedonia Canyon in the east. These canyons carve through the granite and limestone of the Providence range, providing a window into the geological complexity of San Bernardino County. For those tracing the history of desert travel and land use, the map illustrates the persistence of named springs like Tough-Nut Spring in an otherwise water-scarce environment.