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2021 Map of Hidden Valley West

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Cady Mountains dominate this section of the Mojave Desert, rising over a landscape defined by seasonal watercourses and high-altitude basins. Central to the topography is Hidden Valley, a secluded pocket east of the primary peaks. In a region where permanent water is scarce, the presence of Ninemile Waterhole in the northwest corner and the path of the Mojave River indicate critical environmental landmarks for early desert navigation.

Drainage patterns across the quadrangle are marked by the winding course of Wilhelm Wash, which cuts through the mountain slopes. The map also records the 068123-A1922 Trl, providing a specific data point for modern desert access and historical trail tracing. The lack of established settlements emphasizes the character of the San Bernardino County interior as a place of transit and natural preservation.