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2015 Map of West of Blind Hills

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of West of Blind Hills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Mojave National Preserve encompasses much of this arid landscape, where the shifting sands of the Mojave Desert give way to the prominent Clipper Mountains. This 2015 survey provides a modern look at the remote interior of San Bernardino County, where water sources like Chuckwalla Spring and the drainage of Quail Spring Wash are vital topographic markers. The map illustrates a region defined by its isolation and its role as a protected wilderness, bounded by the wide expanse of Clipper Valley.

Transportation through this high-desert environment is limited to unpaved tracks and desert roads, including Hidden Hill Rd and Essex Rd. These routes provide the only access through the rugged slopes of the mountains, which rise sharply from the valley floor. The map is a precise record of the land use and natural features within the preserve during the early 21st century, detailing the sparse network of infrastructure that exists within this vast protected area.