2012 Map of Wingate Wash East

About this map

Wingate Wash defines the drainage patterns of this arid San Bernardino County landscape as it appeared in 2012. This USGS survey highlights the ephemeral nature of water in the California desert, tracing the intricate network of dry washes that converge and flow toward the north and west. Near the southern edge of the quadrangle, the dry bed of Lost Lake serves as a significant topographic basin, illustrating the endorheic drainage characteristic of this region. The absence of roads, buildings, or human-made infrastructure across the entire sheet underscores the isolation of this corner of the Mojave Desert. Researchers of geomorphology will find the fine-grained contour work useful for studying alluvial fan development and the natural erosion patterns of this desert valley.