2018 Map of Rattlesnake Canyon

About this map

San Bernardino National Forest lands dominate this high-desert landscape, where the San Bernardino Mountains meet the Bighorn Mountains. The area is defined by its arid drainage systems, notably Rattlesnake Canyon and Bighorn Canyon, which carve through the elevated terrain. Historical movement through this region is traced by primitive routes such as Smarts Ranch Rd and Burns Canyon Rd, connecting remote valleys like Lone Valley to the broader Mojave landscape. Critical water sources, essential for ranching and survival in this environment, are clearly marked at Two-Hole Spring, Vaughn Spring, and Viscera Spring. The map provides a detailed look at the transition from the rugged Granite Peaks down to the northern reaches of Johnson Valley, showing the intersection of high mountain wilderness and expansive desert basins.