2015 Map of The Buttes

About this map

Mojave Desert terrain dominates this portion of San Bernardino County, characterized by a complex system of arid elevations and township-range boundaries. The most prominent physical landmark is The Buttes, a cluster of peaks that rise sharply from the surrounding desert floor in the northeast. This 2015 update from the U.S. Geological Survey provides a clear record of the grid system of the public land survey, including t32s r42e and t11n r5w, which dictate the spatial organization of this desert landscape. The map captures a sparsely developed area where the natural topography is the primary feature, revealing the intricate contour patterns of the various unnamed ridges and washes that define the local drainage and elevation profile.