2018 Map of Ivanpah

About this map

New York Mountains dominate the southern half of this landscape, rising sharply out of the Mojave Desert within the protected boundaries of the Mojave National Preserve. The topography reveals a network of deep drainages, including Caruthers Canyon, Keystone Canyon, and Sagamore Canyon, which carve through the high peaks. This area contains several remote settlements and outposts, such as Vanderbilt, Ivanpah, and Brant, which are linked by desert tracks and the winding course of Willow Wash. Water sources are critical landmarks in this arid environment, evidenced by named features like Slaughterhouse Spring, Mail Spring, and Cliff Canyon Spring. The map provides a detailed look at the transition from the broad alluvial fans of the desert floor to the complex, high-elevation terrain of the mountain range.