2021 Map of West Cronise Lake

About this map

West Cronise Lake sits at the center of this 2021 study, representing a significant ephemeral water feature in the arid Mojave Desert. The landscape is dominated by the striking elevation changes between the desert floor and the surrounding peaks of the Soda Mountains to the east and the Cronise Mountains to the south. This modern survey illustrates the persistent geomorphology of the region, where the dry lake bed serves as a terminal basin for local drainage. The map provides a precise layout of the Public Land Survey System, showing the township and range divisions of t13n r6e and t12n r6e, which are essential for identifying historical land claims and modern environmental management boundaries in this uninhabited portion of San Bernardino County.