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2015 Map of Lane Mountain

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Lane Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Lane Mtn rises as a central landmark within the high desert landscape of San Bernardino County, where the northern reaches of the Mojave Desert meet complex geological formations. The terrain is defined by the Mud Hills to the west and the southern extent of the Calico Mountains, which are bisected by topographical features such as Jackhammer Gap and Pickhandle Pass. These natural corridors dictate the path of modern transit, including Fort Irwin Rd, which winds through the mountain passes toward the military reservation to the northeast.

Historically, the network of roads such as Copper City Rd and Irwin Pl trace older paths through these dry basins. The map illustrates a landscape shaped by both its severe elevation changes and its strategic utility as a passage between desert valleys. The lack of permanent surface water and settlements emphasizes the area's character as a rugged transit zone between mining districts and military installations.