2012 Map of Milligan

About this map

Milligan and Fishel anchor this desert landscape in eastern San Bernardino County, where human infrastructure intersects with a massive dry lakebed system. The southern portion of the map is dominated by the sprawling expanse of Danby Lake, a prominent alkali flat that serves as a terminus for local drainage. Extending northward from this basin, Ward Valley provides a broad corridor through the arid terrain, shaped by ephemeral watercourses such as Ironwood Wash. Transportation in this isolated region is defined by the diagonal passage of the railroad and the parallel route of Cadiz Rd, which connect these small settlements across the high desert. The map captures the specialized land use around the dry lake, featuring organized evaporation ponds or industrial works indicative of salt or mineral harvesting that has long characterized the Mojave's interior basins.