2015 Map of Lead Mountain SW

About this map

The Bullion Mountains dominate the northern landscape of this remote desert quadrangle, rising above the arid floor of the Mojave Desert. This 2015 U.S. Geological Survey representation captures a portion of the vast California interior, defined by sharp topographic relief and high-altitude transitions. A critical natural crossing point is found at Cleghorn Pass, where the terrain briefly yields to a navigable gap between the peaks. The map is largely structured by the Public Land Survey System, showing the intersections of township and range lines like t3n r9e and t3n r10e. This specific layout illustrates the systematic division of western lands even in areas devoid of permanent settlements or modern road infrastructure, reflecting the enduring legacy of 19th-century surveying in the contemporary desert environment.