2012 Map of Marl Mountains

About this map

The Marl Mountains rise from the desert floor in this 2012 survey of the Mojave landscape. This region of San Bernardino County is characterized by isolated water sources and geologic features, including Aikens Arch and several critical springs such as Marl Spring and Sheep Spring. These water points have historically dictated movement through the arid terrain, long predating the modern automotive infrastructure. The map illustrates a network of utility and service routes like Utility Rd and Powerline Rd that intersect with Kelbaker Rd, the primary thoroughfare. In an environment dominated by seasonal drainage systems like Willow Wash and Black Tank Wash, the presence of permanent locations like Rainbow Wells highlights the sparse but essential points of human and animal survival in the California desert.