2021 Map of The Buttes

About this map

The Buttes rise as a prominent landform within this high-desert landscape, located in a remote section of the Mojave Desert in San Bernardino County. This 2021 survey illustrates the sparse, undeveloped character of the region, defined by its intricate system of ephemeral drainage channels and subtle elevation changes across a grid of section lines. The map reveals the intersection of several townships, including t11n r5w and t12n r6w, showing the enduring influence of the Public Land Survey System on the modern management of this arid environment. Primarily a study of natural topography and boundaries, the sheet provides an exacting look at the desert floor's contours and the isolated geographic features that anchor this portion of the California interior.