2021 Map of Painted Rock Wash

About this map

Little Piute Mountains rise above the arid expanse of the Mojave Desert in this high-desert landscape of eastern San Bernardino County. The area is defined by dramatic elevation changes, notably at Pilot Peak and the namesake Painted Rock formation, which is accompanied by the essential water source of Painted Rock Spring. These natural landmarks provide critical orientation for travelers navigating the E Mojave Heritage Trl, which winds through the rugged terrain of the northern desert reaches. To the east, the land descends into the broad, north-south oriented Ward Valley, illustrating the classic basin-and-range topography that dictates the placement of transit routes and survival resources in this portion of the California desert.