2015 Map of Old Woman Springs

About this map

Old Woman Spring and Cottonwood Spring provide vital water points in this arid stretch of the Mojave Desert during the mid-2010s. The landscape is defined by the stark transition between the high elevations of the Fry Mountains and the broad, dry expanses of Fry Valley and Johnson Valley. A network of unpaved desert tracks and named routes, including the Old Victor Rd and Bessemer Mine Rd, crisscrosses the basin, reflecting the area's history of transit and resource extraction. The presence of Soggy Lake, a dry lake bed, and the Abraham Ranch Airport near the eastern margin highlight the unique land use patterns found in this portion of San Bernardino County, where isolated ranching and aviation infrastructure sit alongside natural desert features like Arrastre Cr.