Rodman Mountains

The Rodman Mountains extend across 34,264 acres of terrain, featuring colorful escarpments, white mountains with red patches, and complex canyon systems at elevations up to 1,323 meters.

The United States Congress designated this area as protected wilderness in 1994 through the California Desert Protection Act, placing it under Bureau of Land Management supervision.

Ancient Indigenous communities left numerous petroglyphs etched on basalt rocks throughout the area, with a concentrated collection in a 1,000-foot-long canyon.

The wilderness contains seven natural water tanks formed within lava rock, including Hidden Tank and Deep Tank, which hold thousands of gallons of water throughout the year.

This region stands as one of just seven core raptor breeding territories in the Mojave Desert, providing critical habitat for prairie falcons and golden eagles.

Location: California

Elevation above the sea: 1,323 m

GPS coordinates: 34.70000,-116.63400

Latest update: March 13, 2025 16:44