2015 Map of Mid Hills

About this map

Cima serves as a primary geographic anchor in this 2015 U.S. Geological Survey representation of the high desert, where the arid landscape is defined by its vital water sources and remote outposts. Scattered springs like Bathtub Spring, Live Oak Spring, and Burro Spring suggest the precarious survival of life and livestock in this environment. The presence of Thomas Place and the Mid Hills settlement, situated along a network of primitive roads including Morning Star Mine Rd and Cedar Canyon Rd, highlights the long-standing human adaptation to the high-elevation terrain within the Mojave National Preserve. Geologically, the area is carved by significant drainages such as Kelso Wash and Cedar Wash, while landmarks like Butcher Knife Canyon and Round Valley illustrate the complex topography that historically directed travel and land use in this part of San Bernardino County.