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1999 Map of Old Woman Springs

Name: 1999 Topographic Map of Old Woman Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2002
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

The Old Woman Springs Ranch anchors this high-desert landscape in the late 20th century, marking a critical water source in a region defined by arid basins and isolation. Set against the northern edge of the Fry Mountains, the springs provided the necessary lifeblood for the Lafon Ranch and early settlement efforts. The map reveals a land structured by resource extraction and transportation, with the Bessemer Mine Road and Green Rock Mine Road cutting across the vast Johnson Valley toward the northern peaks.

A notable geological feature is Soggy Lake, a dry lake bed situated between the mountains and the valley floor. The presence of a remote Landing Strip near the ranch and numerous labeled water sources like Cottonwood Spring suggests a reliance on small-scale infrastructure to bridge the distances of the Mojave. This terrain, though sparse, was vital for local mining operations and ranching ventures that depended on the seasonal flows of Arrastre Creek and the scattered wells found throughout Fry Valley.