2018 Map of Vidal NW

About this map

The Mopah Range and Negro Peak dominate the northern landscape of this corner of the Mojave Desert, where high-elevation terrain transitions into the broad sweep of Vidal Valley. A critical piece of regional infrastructure, the Colorado River Aqueduct, cuts across the southeastern portion of the map, tracing a path through the arid lowlands. This survey illustrates the contrast between the unpopulated desert mountains and the engineered lines of modern transport and water management. US Rte 95 provides the primary north-south passage through this remote section of San Bernardino County, skirting the eastern edge of the peaks. The map reflects the enduring isolation of this region, punctuated only by the vital utility corridors that connect the Colorado River to the coastal plains.