2018 Map of West of Blind Hills

About this map

The Mojave National Preserve covers the northern half of this 2018 survey, representing a vast protected landscape within the Mojave Desert. The terrain transitions from the broad alluvial floor of the Clipper Valley into the rising elevations of the Clipper Mountains in the southeast. This area is defined by its arid hydrology, where ephemeral drainage systems like Quail Spring Wash carve through the basin. A critical transportation corridor bisects the quadrangle, where Interstate 40 runs east-to-west, providing the primary modern access through this desert region. Remote water sources, such as Chuckwalla Spring tucked into the mountain foothills, remain vital landmarks in this high-desert environment, illustrating the sparse but essential natural features that have dictated movement through the valley for generations.