2015 Map of Silurian Valley

About this map

Avawatz Mountains rise sharply along the western edge of this desert landscape, casting their shadow over the Silurian Valley as it descends into the broader Mojave Desert. This terrain is defined by its arid drainage patterns, most notably the expansive Dry Lake and the southern reach of Silver Lake. These ephemeral basins are connected by the seasonal flow of Salt Cr, illustrating the hydrological cycles of the high desert. Settlement is absent here, with the human footprint limited to the thin lines of Silver Lake Rd and Riggs Rd which skirt the edges of the valley. The map documents a landscape where natural topography and seasonal water features dictate the movement of travelers through this unpopulated corridor of San Bernardino County.