2021 Map of Old Woman Springs

About this map

Old Woman Springs and Cottonwood Spring provide critical water points in this arid reach of the Mojave Desert. The landscape is dominated by the Fry Mountains in the north, giving way to the expansive reaches of Johnson Valley and the Upper Johnson Valley. Human presence is marked by a network of desert roads and trails, including the historically significant Old Woman Springs Rd and the Bessemer Mine Rd, which hint at the region's mining and ranching legacy. Near the eastern boundary, the Abraham Ranch Airport sits as a solitary landmark against the desert floor. In the southern portion, Arrastre Cr cuts through the terrain, its name suggesting the presence of early ore-grinding sites. This survey captures a moment of modern desert habitation where remote ranches and rugged utility roads like Dune Rd intersect with the natural topography of Fry Valley.