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2018 Map of West Ord Mountain

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of West Ord Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Stoddard Valley and the northern reaches of the Ord Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in San Bernardino County. The terrain is defined by prominent peaks such as West Ord Mtn and Goat Mtn, which overlook a network of seasonal water sources including Goat Spring, Taylor Spring, and Quill Spring. These isolated water points provide a glimpse into the natural hydrology required to sustain life and travel in the Mojave Desert environment.

While the southern and central portions of the map remain largely undeveloped, the northwest corner reveals a localized grid of residential roads. Named thoroughfares like Hazelnut Dr, Tamarisk Rd, and Ponderosa Rd snake through the desert flats, illustrating the modern encroachment of settlement into the arid valley. Steep elevation changes are highlighted by Stoddard Ridge and the dramatic descent of Traer Agua Canyon, which cuts through the foothills of the western range.