2018 Map of Tiefort Mountains

About this map

The Tiefort Mountains dominate the central landscape of this high desert terrain, where steep-sided massifs rise sharply from the Mojave Desert floor. This 2018 survey reveals the critical role of military operations in this region, anchored by the Bicycle Lake Army Airfield located on the western edge. The airfield is situated directly adjacent to Bicycle Lake, a distinctive dry lake bed that serves as a natural landing surface and focal point for regional infrastructure. Transportation through this arid environment is primary facilitated by Fort Irwin Rd, which cuts across the northern flats and provides access to the remote military installations. The map is heavily defined by the Public Land Survey System grid, with townships such as t14n r4e and t15n r4e marking out the desert sections and highlighting the organized division of this government-managed territory.