Loading map...

2021 Map of Wild Crossing

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Wild Crossing
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Silver Lakes and the winding course of the Mojave River anchor this desert landscape, where water has long dictated the path of travel and settlement. The river corridor is flanked by the Brisbane Valley and punctuated by the distinctive Point of Rocks, a geologic landmark that has served as a navigational waypoint for centuries. To the northeast, the terrain rises toward Iron Mtn, while the valley floor is etched with the drainage of Buckthorn Wash and Buckthorn Canyon.

Modern infrastructure and historic routes converge here, illustrating the transition from early desert passage to contemporary desert living. The National Trails Hwy runs parallel to the river, following a path shared by the historic Santa Fe Trl and Mojave Trl. This intersection of old and new is further evidenced by a dense network of local roads such as Ranchito Rd and specialized paths like the Hillview Truck Trl, reflecting the area's continued utility within the Mojave Desert.