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2021 Map of Pilot Knob Valley West

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Pilot Knob Valley West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Straw Peak rises as the dominant elevation in the northern Slate Range, marking the high point of a terrain defined by steep contours and desert washes. This portion of the Mojave Desert is characterized by its isolation, where the vast Pilot Knob Valley opens to the south, providing a natural basin between the rugged northern ranges. The lack of permanent structures or settlements suggests a landscape preserved for its geological and natural character rather than industrial or residential development.

Transportation through this arid environment is limited to a few specific thoroughfares. Randsburg Rd and the Randsburg Cutoff serve as primary connectors, likely providing access for modern land management or recreational use. Further south, the path of Lead Pipe Spring Rd suggests a route historically or geographically tied to water resources in a region where such features are sparse. The map is a precise record of these desert corridors and the topographical prominence of the surrounding peaks.