Fort Piute, Military fort ruins in San Bernardino County, California, US.
Fort Piute stands at 2,828 feet elevation near Piute Creek, featuring thick stone walls and the remains of a three-room structure in the Mojave Desert.
The U.S. Army established Fort Piute in 1859 to protect settlers traveling along the Mojave Road from conflicts with Native American tribes in the region.
The site combines military architecture with nearby petroglyphs that document over 1000 years of human presence in this section of the Mojave Desert.
Visitors need four-wheel-drive vehicles to access the fort via Mojave Road and must bring adequate water supplies due to the remote desert location.
The fort's position at the end of Piute Creek's surface flow created an oasis that made it a critical water source for travelers crossing the desert.
GPS coordinates: 35.11500,-114.98528
Latest update: March 6, 2025 18:11
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