The Bristol Mountains dominate the western portion of this desert landscape, characterized by dramatic elevation changes within the Mojave Desert. This 2015 survey reveals a terrain defined by arid watercourses and protected lands, most notably the southern reaches of the Mojave National Preserve in the northeast corner. Drainage patterns are clearly visible through Kelso Wash and Budweiser Wash, which carve through the alluvial fans at the base of the mountain ranges. The map provides a detailed topographic study of an uninhabited region of San Bernardino County, where the lack of developed roads or settlements highlights the isolation of this corner of the California desert. The intricate contour lines illustrate the complex geological formations that define the transition from high peaks to the desert floor.
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1910 · Ivanpah
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1912 · Ivanpah
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1933 · Avawatz Mountains
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1942 · Ivanpah
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1942 · Amboy
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1943 · Amboy
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1947 · Trona
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1947 · Kingman
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1948 · Kingman
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1948 · Trona
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