2014 Map of Keyhole Canyon

About this map

Eldorado Valley dominates the southwestern portion of this desert landscape, where the alluvial fans of the Mojave Desert meet the dry lake beds. The map provides a high-resolution view of the terrain east of Highway 95, where the mountain slopes are cut by deep washes, most notably Keyhole Canyon. This area is characterized by its isolation and dramatic elevation changes, punctuated by infrequent water sources such as Water Plug Number Two Spring. Local infrastructure is represented by desert tracks including Nelson Cutoff Rd and the evocatively named Grandpa's Rd, which navigate the transition from the flat valley floor to the rising rocky outcrops. The map illustrates the fundamental desert hydrology where seasonal runoff patterns shape the land long before reaching the valley bottom.