2011 Map of Yucca SE

About this map

The Yucca Ford Automotive Proving Grounds occupies the northwestern corner of this Mojave Desert landscape, marking a shift toward industrial utility in a region defined by its complex drainage network. The terrain is dominated by a series of parallel washes, including Mackenzie Wash, Happy Jack Wash, and Bar L-L Wash, which descend from higher ground toward the southwest. Evidence of the area's mining history is preserved in names like Boriana Mine Rd, which cuts across the northern slopes near Cactus Mountain. South of the proving grounds, a grid of desert roads like Rainbow Rd, Allison Dr, and Dateland Rd suggests a planned settlement or land-use pattern that contrasts with the natural flows of Flattop Wash and Illavar Wash. Isolated water sources such as End Spring and Flat Top Tank provide critical reference points in the arid expanse near the landform simply labeled Flattop.