2012 Map of Old Dad Mountain

About this map

Old Dad Mountain dominates this portion of the San Bernardino County desert, anchoring a landscape defined by significant elevation changes and seasonal drainage patterns. This 2012 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey documents the landforms of the Mojave region, including the prominent Rocky Ridge to the northeast and the winding path of Jackass Canyon further west. The map illustrates a network of 4WD tracks and local roads that navigate the arid basins and steep contours of the mountain's flanks. These routes, primarily used for recreation and resource management, trace the natural topography where intermittent streams have carved channels through the desert floor. The scarcity of named human settlements emphasizes the character of this area as a preserved natural space within the California desert system.