Mojave Desert
Defines key geographic and physiographic relationships for the Mojave Desert.
Internal
Lists major internal deserts, basins, and highlands that define the Mojave's structure.
Death Valley NP
Death Valley National Park encompasses the lowest and hottest parts of the Mojave, with searing heat and expansive salt flats.
Las Vegas NV
Las Vegas serves as the primary gateway to southern Mojave attractions, with services, museums, and nearby scenic drives.
Okanagan Highlands US
The Okanagan Highlands mark the transition zone between Mojave dry basins and wetter uplands, offering cooler lakes and forest.
Bordering
Defines neighboring desert and basin regions that influence the Mojave.
Colorado Plateau
The Colorado Plateau provides the structural and geological context for the Mojave, with its layered rocks and uplifted landforms.
Sierra Nevada
The Sierra Nevada forms the northern barrier to the Mojave, with its high peaks, deep lakes, and snowpack.