2012 Map of Saddle Peak Hills

About this map

The Amargosa River defines the drainage of this arid San Bernardino County landscape, carving through a region dominated by shifting sands and prominent desert elevations. The Saddle Peak Hills and Salt Spring Hills provide a stark geological contrast to the soft contours of the Ibex Dunes and Little Dumont Dunes. This 2012 survey illustrates the sparse but critical water sources of the High Desert, most notably at Amargosa Spring and along Salt Cr. Transportation across this challenging terrain is limited to a handful of routes, including Saratoga Springs Rd and Dumont Dunes Rd, which follow the natural contours of the desert floor. The map provides a precise view of the intersection of Highway 127 with these primitive roads, highlighting the area's isolation and its continued importance as a corridor through the Mojave.