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2012 Map of Ivanpah

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Ivanpah
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Ivanpah and Vanderbilt anchor this high-desert landscape in the eastern Mojave, where the network of desert roads like Ivanpah Rd and Brant Cima Rd converge. The area’s geography is defined by a series of critical water sources scattered across the arid terrain, including Fourteenmile Tank, Slaughterhouse Spring, and Keystone Spring. These points served as essential lifelines for ranching and mining operations that once traversed this part of San Bernardino County.

Drainage patterns like Willow Wash and Watson Wash cut through the alluvial fans, leading toward prominent natural features such as Cliff Canyon and Keystone Canyon. The settlement of Brant sits at the base of these canyons, illustrating the era’s reliance on topography for transport and shelter. This survey provides a precise look at the placement of remote outposts and springs such as Mail Spring and Cliff Canyon Spring during the early 21st century.