2015 Map of Pilot Knob

About this map

Pilot Knob and Robbers Mtn define the high elevations of this arid expanse within the Mojave Desert in San Bernardino County. This 2015 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey documents a landscape where vertical relief is the primary feature, centered on the dramatic rise of Pilot Knob. Survival in this environment is historically linked to the scattered water sources identified here, specifically Lead Pipe Spring and Seep Spring. The map clearly delineates the township and range system, including t28s r44e and t29s r45e, which grids the open terrain south of Pyramid Point. The cartography emphasizes natural landforms over human development, providing a clear record of the geological formations and isolated water points that have dictated movement through this part of the California desert.