2015 Map of Rimrock

About this map

Rimrock and Pioneertown anchor this desert landscape within the San Bernardino Mountains, where the modern road network follows the natural contours of canyons and washes. The settlement pattern is defined by a dense grid of residential lanes near Bowden Flat and northern Pioneertown, including curiously named routes like Wyatt Earp and Gods Way Love Rd. This 2015 survey reveals how human habitation clusters around the varied topography of Pipes Canyon and Burns Canyon, relying on water sources like Burns Spring and Chaparrosa Spring. Notable geological landmarks such as Black Lava Butte and the Sawtooths provide distinct navigation points across the arid terrain. The drainage systems of Antelope Wash and Pipes Wash illustrate the primary corridors of seasonal water flow through the complex mountain passes and gulches.