2012 Map of West of Mohawk Spring

About this map

Homer Wash and Sunflower Wash define the arid drainage patterns of this San Bernardino County landscape in the early 21st century. The map illustrates a section of the California desert characterized by braided alluvial systems, where seasonal water flow from the nearby mountains carves complex paths across the basin. Painted Rock Wash joins these ephemeral watercourses, revealing the natural hydrology of the region as it existed before contemporary shifts in land use or climate. This 2012 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey provides an essential record of the desert floor's geomorphology, tracing the exact routes of these significant washes that have historically dictated movement and survival in the high desert environment.