2015 Map of Sheep Creek Spring

About this map

Death Valley and the northern reaches of the Mojave Desert converge in this high-resolution study of San Bernardino County's arid interior. The landscape is defined by its scarce but vital water sources, such as Sheep Creek Spring and the historically significant Old Mormon Spring, which served as critical landmarks for desert travelers. The topography transitions from the dramatic elevations of the Avawatz Mountains in the south to the low-lying Salt Spring Hills and the drainage of Salt Cr in the north. The presence of Anvil Canyon provides a natural corridor through the steep terrain, while State Route 127 cuts across the northeastern corner, marking the modern path through this unforgiving environment. For researchers, the map clarifies the spatial relationship between these named springs and the surrounding mountain ranges before the more extreme desert floor of the basin.