Bickel Camp This depression-era mining camp was founded by Walt Bickel in 1934. Walt mined placer gold in the area using unique tools and methods he experimented with and perfected.

BLM Wild Horse and Burro Corral Located east of Ridgecrest, near the junction of Highway 178 and China Lake’s Government Road, the Corral houses both wild horses and burros. Each

Blue Point Blue Point resides at the intersection of Jawbone Canyon Rd. and SC176 at the mouth of Alphie Canyon. This unique section of land is part of the geologic Ricardo

Burro Schmidt’s Tunnel Located 7 miles east of Highway 14 via EP15, the tunnel was featured on the  television series California’s Gold. William Henry “Burro” Schmidt was frail and small

Butterbredt Spring Wildlife Sanctuary Less than five inches of rain and snow fall annually in this area. Summer cloudbursts occur, but the dryness causes rapid evaporation. Some of the water

Cal City MX Park Cal City MX Park is a family-owned and operated motocross facility in California City. It includes two tracks, a concession stand, and a pro shop. Parking

Cyrus Canyon MX Park Located northeast of Lake Isabella, Cyrus Canyon OHV Park, operated by Sequoia National Forest, consists of a small, flat area (for beginner riders) and an advanced

Desert Tortoise Research Natural Area (DTRNA) The Desert Tortoise Research Natural Area (DTRNA) is 39.5 square miles of prime, natural habitat set aside for the desert tortoise, the official California

Harts Place This property began its life as a product of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s “New Deal” as a trading post and meeting place for miners and travelers. Harts Place

Holly Ash Mine / Calsilco Mine During the late 1800s and early 1900s, miners discovered the pumice which was used in household cleaners like Holly Cleanser. The pumice was pulverized

Indian Wells Canyon Located northwest of the junction of Highway 14 and Highway 178, this canyon contains scenic hiking trail and is a favorite spot for wildflower viewing in the

Josie Bishop Claim and Grave Site Josephine Stevens Whitehill Bishop was dubbed “Radium Queen of the Mojave” by the media after her discovery in 1936 of radium-bearing ore on one

Kern River Audubon Preserve The 1,100-acre preserve is located along the South Fork of the Kern River and contains parts of the largest remaining cottonwood and willow stream-side forest. Nearby

Keysville Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA) You’ll find many diverse recreational opportunities within the Keysville SRMA, including white-water rafting, fishing, gold panning, OHV riding, 4×4 touring, and dispersed camping. A

Los Angeles Aqueducts Paralleling west of Highway 14 through the map area, the two covered aqueducts carry water from Mono Lake to Los Angeles, a distance of 226 miles. Completed

Rand Mining District The Rand Mining District consists of the communities of Randsburg, Johannesburg, Atolia, and Red Mountain. The discovery of gold in 1895 at the site of the Yellow Aster

Rand Mountain Management Area The Rand Mountain Management Area contains approximately 120 miles of OHV trails. Camping is allowed in designated primitive campsites only. Use caution, as there are open

Red Rock Canyon State Park Picturesque Red Rock Canyon State Park has been used as the setting for many pictures and television productions. In addition to its scenic qualities, the

Robber’s Roost Located southwest of the junction of Highway 14 and Highway 178, the “roost” consists of a massive piece of granite with many crags, crevices, and caves. It is

San Antonio Mine Located just east of SC176, the discovery of gold in 1887 brought a renewal of mining activity to the Kelso Valley area. A small, two-stamp mill was located in

The Black Pipe The Black Pipe, about 3 miles west of Jawbone Station on Jawbone Canyon Rd. is part of the original Los Angeles Aqueduct, built between 1908-1913. The riveted

Trona Pinnacles National Natural Landmark One of the country’s outstanding examples of tufa deposits is located in Searles Valley near the town of Trona. This unique geological feature consists of more

Walker Pass In 1830, Joseph Walker became the first Caucasian to travel through the pass. The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail (PCT) crosses the highway here, and just west of the