2021 Map of West of Baker

About this map

Soda Mountains topography dominates this section of the Mojave Desert, where the high ground transitions into the dry lakebeds of the basin. The northern portion of the map is defined by the expanse of Silver Lake, a playa that sits as a focal point for local drainage, including the intermittent flow of Salt Creek. This area illustrates the characteristic desert drainage patterns where ephemeral streams descend from the surrounding ridges toward the flat, mineral-rich lake bed. Transportation through this arid landscape is limited to established routes like Silver Lake Rd and Powerline Rd, which follow the natural contours of the valley floor between the mountain ranges.