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2012 Map of Mid Hills

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Mid Hills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Cima serves as a northern anchor in this high desert landscape, where the convergence of Morning Star Mine Rd and Brant Cima Rd marks a historic junction. The terrain is defined by the Mid Hills and the winding course of Cedar Wash, a critical drainage that dictates the local road network, including Cedar Canyon Rd. Water sources are the most significant landmarks in this arid environment, with numerous named points such as Burro Spring, Live Oak Spring, and Bathtub Spring scattered across the eastern slopes.

Southward, the Mid Hills Campground and the Thomas Place represent the few permanent human imprints on the land. The presence of features like the Leppy Water Tank highlights the region's reliance on managed water resources for ranching or travel. Deep canyons, notably Butcher Knife Canyon and Cottonwood Canyon, cut through the northern reaches, illustrating the complex drainage patterns of the Mojave National Preserve area.