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2018 Map of Marl Mountains

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Marl Mountains
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Rainbow Wells and Marl Spring mark the essential water locations in this high-desert landscape within the Mojave National Preserve. The terrain is defined by volcanic activity and arid drainage patterns, featuring the Cinder Cone Lava Beds and the prominent Marl Mountains rising from the Mojave Desert floor.

The presence of Aikens Arch in the northwest corner highlights the unique geological formations of the area, while seasonal drainage systems like Black Tank Wash and Willow Wash underscore the hydrology of this environment. For researchers of the California desert, these specific coordinates provide a precise look at the land's natural features and traditional watering points before more modern development reached deep into the San Bernardino backcountry.