2012 Map of Wild Crossing

About this map

Silver Lakes and the surrounding high desert terrain define this study of San Bernardino County during the early 21st century. The Mojave River serves as the primary geographic corridor, carving a path through the landscape near the landmark Point of Rocks and the namesake Wild Crossing. Settlement patterns here reflect a mix of established desert ranching and newer residential development, with the curvilinear streets of the Silver Lakes community—including Bluegrass Dr and Greenbriar Dr—contrasting sharply against the rigid grid of rural roads like Helendale Rd. To the west, the arid topography is shaped by Buckthorn Canyon and Buckthorn Wash, while historical transport routes are referenced through labels like the Santa Fe Trl and Mojave Trl, highlighting the area's long-standing role as a passage through the Mojave Desert.