2015 Map of Kelso

About this map

Kelso sits at the junction of Kelbaker Rd and Kelso Cima Rd, serving as a primary point of human presence within the desert landscape. This 2015 survey illustrates the topography of the Mojave National Preserve, where the arid floor of the Mojave Desert meets the rising elevations of the Kelso Mountains. The drainage patterns of the region are defined by ephemeral watercourses like Kelso Wash and Cedar Wash, which cut through the sandy terrain south of Kelso Peak. The map provides a detailed view of the Public Land Survey System grid, including boundaries for t12n r12e and t11n r13e, which are essential for property and resource management in this protected California wilderness.