2012 Map of The Buttes

About this map

The Buttes provide the central topographic focus for this portion of San Bernardino County, where the desert landscape is defined by drainage patterns and subtle elevation changes. This 2012 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey documents a largely undeveloped terrain characterized by seasonal watercourses that create a complex network across the arid basin. The limited road network shown consists primarily of local and 4WD tracks, indicating a region that remains largely open and unpopulated. While the map is sparse in terms of human structures, it offers a high-resolution view of the natural landforms and the primitive paths that traverse this section of the High Desert, making it a reliable reference for understanding the physical geography and trail access in the area south of the Lockhart and Fremont Peak quadrangles.