2018 Map of Skeleton Pass

About this map

Mojave Desert terrain dominates this survey of a remote section of San Bernardino County, where the topography is defined by the sharp rise of the Ship Mountains in the west and the deep incisions of Rattlesnake Canyon to the east. The arid landscape is bridged by Skeleton Pass Rd, which winds through its namesake Skeleton Pass, providing a vital transit corridor through the basin. This route traces a path between the drainage of Watson Wash and the rugged eastern slopes leading toward Carbonate Gulch. The map records a classic high-desert environment where natural landmarks like Scanlon Gulch serve as the primary identifiers in an area largely devoid of formal settlements.