2015 Map of Mescal Range

About this map

Mountain Pass sits at the heart of this high-desert landscape, serving as a critical transit point where Interstate 15 cuts between the Clark Mountain Range and the Mescal Range. The map reveals the complex hydrology of the Mojave Desert, marked by isolated water sources such as Hardrock Queen Spring, Groaner Spring, and China Spring. Much of the southern and western portions of the sheet are protected within the Mojave National Preserve, which encompasses broad stretches of Shadow Valley and Piute Valley. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, rising from these low valleys up to prominent peaks like Mohawk Hill and Striped Mtn. This survey captures the modern infrastructure of San Bernardino County, including established desert routes like Cima Rd and Clark Mountain Rd, which provide access to this remote corner of California.