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2021 Map of Saltdale NW

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Saltdale NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The El Paso Mountains dominate this arid landscape within the Mojave Desert, revealing a complex network of canyons and washes characteristic of eastern Kern County. To the west, the Indian Wells Valley transitions into the steep elevations of Red Rock Canyon, while the north is defined by the Black Hills. A critical piece of California's water infrastructure, the Los Angeles Aqueduct, skirts the western edge of the mountains, followed closely by the Los Angeles Aqueduct Rd.

Transport through this desert terrain relies on historic paths like the Midland Trl and the Redrock Inyokern Rd, which navigate the space between the high peaks and lower basins. Significant natural landmarks, including the Last Chance Canyon Arch and the volcanic-looking Red Buttes, serve as prominent orientation points. The map also details numerous drainage systems like Bonanza Gulch and Little Dixie Wash, which have historically dictated travel and prospecting routes through these mountains.