1948 Map of Red Pass Lake

About this map

The Avawatz Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape, where the Camp Irwin Military Reservation covers nearly the entire quadrangle south of the peaks. A single Cem is marked in the northern sector, suggesting early pioneer activity or mining-era burial sites before the land's conversion for military training. The terrain is characterized by steep elevation changes and ephemeral water features, most notably Red Pass Lake in the southern basin. The boundary lines for the military reserve are clearly marked, showing the transition from public or industrial lands to restricted government territory during the post-war expansion of inland training facilities.