2021 Map of Mount Barrow

About this map

The Chocolate Mountains dominate this portion of Imperial County, California, showing a landscape defined by dramatic elevation changes and desert drainages. Central to the topography is Mt Barrow, which stands as a prominent high point north of the seasonal Ninemile Wash. The small settlement of Imperial Gables is situated in the southeastern corner of the quadrangle, serving as a rare point of human habitation in an otherwise arid expanse. Transportation through this desert environment relies on a sparse network of unpaved routes, including Midway Well Rd in the north and Lowe Rd and Imperial Gables Rd in the south. The presence of Sawtooth Mtn further characterizes the jagged terrain, providing a clear picture of the desert's physical geography before it descends toward the regional thoroughfare of Blythe Ogilby Rd.