2018 Map of Pinto Valley

About this map

The New York Mountains dominate the northern terrain of this 2018 survey within the Mojave National Preserve. This landscape is characterized by a high-desert drainage system including Watson Wash, which flows through the namesake Pinto Valley toward the lower reaches of the Mojave Desert. Notable landmarks for navigation and survival in this arid environment include Rock Spring, Howe Spring, and Martin Pond, which serve as vital markers amidst the surrounding peaks like Drum Peak and Pinto Mtn. The map documents the complex topography where Caruthers Canyon and Sagamore Canyon cut through the granite uplands, illustrating the seasonal water pathways that define the local geography. This modern study provides an inventory of named physical features within protected federal lands in eastern San Bernardino County.