2012 Map of Nipton

About this map

Nipton stands as a primary desert crossroads in this high-altitude corner of San Bernardino County. Located within the Ivanpah Valley, this landscape is defined by the vast drainage networks of Willow Wash and Oro Wash, which flow toward the dry basin of Ivanpah Lake. The map captures the remote settlement of Moore to the southeast, connected to the larger community by Nipton Moore Rd. The presence of Mesquite Holes near the lake bed suggests the critical location of seasonal water sources in this arid environment. Transportation corridors like Nipton Rd and Ivanpah Rd serve as the lifeblood of this region, tracing historical routes through the Mojave Desert. This survey provides a precise look at the land before major shifts in desert infrastructure, focusing on the sparse settlements and natural water features that have sustained travel in this valley for decades.