2018 Map of Stoddard Well

About this map

Stoddard Well stands as a focal point in this high-desert landscape of San Bernardino County, situated between the prominences of Stoddard Mtn and Stoddard Ridge. The terrain is characterized by the expansive Stoddard Valley and the northern reaches of the North Lucerne Valley, where the open reaches of the Mojave Desert are etched with a network of desert roads and trails. Historical transit across this arid environment is evidenced by the Stoddard Wells Rd and the Lucerne Valley Cutoff, which facilitate movement between the localized mountain peaks like Black Mtn and Sidewinder Mtn. This 2018 survey illustrates the persistent importance of limited water sources and established desert crossings in an area defined by its complex topography and isolated summits.