2012 Map of Skeleton Pass

About this map

Skeleton Pass serves as a critical geographic marker in this arid portion of San Bernardino County, defined by a sparse but significant network of desert infrastructure and natural drainage. The northern reaches are characterized by the ephemeral drainage of Watson Wash, while the central terrain is anchored by the Danby Airstrip, a remote landing site situated west of the primary north-south transit corridor, Skeleton Pass Rd. The landscape is framed by several deep incisions into the desert floor, notably Rattlesnake Canyon to the northeast and Scanlon Gulch to the southeast. To the southwest, the rising slopes of the Ship Mountains and the seasonal runoff path of Carbonate Gulch illustrate the complex topography that historically challenged travelers and miners moving through this high desert region.