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2018 Map of Ord Mountain

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Ord Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Aztec Spring, Sweetwater Spring, and Willow Spring dot the landscape of the Ord Mountains, marking critical water sources in a high-desert environment. This 2018 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey reveals a terrain defined by dramatic elevation changes, with Ord Mtn and East Ord Mtn rising above the surrounding Mojave Desert floor. The rugged peaks are separated by high basins like Tyler Valley, providing a detailed look at the geomorphology of San Bernardino County.

Transportation through this arid reach relies on unpaved access like Ord Mountain Rd, which winds through the northwestern corner of the quadrangle. Drainage patterns are dominated by Kane Wash, which cuts across the northern flats. The map provides clear evidence of the remote character of this region, where the primary human footprint consists of section boundaries and sparse trail networks connecting the few available springs.