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2012 Map of Nebo

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Barstow serves as a critical desert crossroads on this survey, where the Mojave River carves a path through the arid San Bernardino County landscape. The settlement of Nebo occupies the river valley, dominated by infrastructure and the Logistics Base Golf Course. This area reflects the modern logistics and transportation identity of the High Desert, characterized by the convergence of major thoroughfares like Outer Hwy 15 and Yermo Rd.

The surrounding terrain is marked by prominent natural landmarks, including Lead Mountain and Elephant Mountain, which overlook a network of specialized routes such as Copper City Rd, Fort Irwin Rd, and the intrigue-laden Ghost Town Rd. These desert corridors, ranging from paved highways to unpaved tracks like Irwin Rd, trace the historical and ongoing movement of goods and people through this Mojave gateway.