2015 Map of Nipton

About this map

Nipton serves as the primary outpost in this arid corner of the Mojave Desert, positioned near the border with Nevada. The landscape is defined by the broad Ivanpah Valley, where the ephemeral waters of Willow Wash and Otto Wash flow toward Ivanpah Lake and Mesquite Lake. This 2015 survey illustrates the transition from high-desert valley floor to the protected lands of the Mojave National Preserve, which occupies the southern half of the map. Transportation routes such as Nipton Rd and Ivanpah Rd trace the paths of commerce and travel through the basin, while the settlement of Moore sits at a higher elevation in the southeast. The map clearly delineates the complex township and range boundaries that grid this portion of San Bernardino County, highlighting the intersection of public land management and small-scale desert habitation.