2015 Map of Ord Mountain

About this map

Ord Mtn and its surrounding peaks dominate this stretch of the Mojave Desert in San Bernardino County. The landscape is defined by the high elevations of the Ord Mountains and the distinct volcanic or tectonic relief of East Ord Mtn, situated north of the expansive Tyler Valley. Water in this arid environment is localized at critical points like Aztec Spring, Sweetwater Spring, and Willow Spring, which traditionally served as vital waypoints for travel through the desert. These springs and the ephemeral Ericksen Dry Lake highlight the complex drainage patterns found along Daggett Wash and Kane Wash. Human infrastructure is primarily limited to rugged desert corridors such as Camp Rock Rd and Harrod Rd, which facilitate movement between the mountains and the valley floor. The map provides a detailed look at the public land survey system, including townships like t7n r1e and t7n r2e, essential for understanding land ownership and historical grazing or mining claims in this desert interior.