Camp Essex/Clipper were established in 1942.? It had two groups assigned to it
including the the 93rd Infantry Division which was an all-black division.
After the 93rd division left the camp in May of 1944, it was occupied by
Italian POWs. Included at the camp was a 500,000-gallon water reservoir, which
is still visible today. You can still see rock-lined walkways, but they are
diminishing. There were also reported ranges around the camp, but no traces
are present.

Camp Essex/Clipper were established in 1942.? It had two groups assigned to it including the the 93rd Infantry Division which was an all-black division.  After the 93rd division left the camp in May of 1944, it was occupied by Italian POWs.  Included at the camp was a 500,000-gallon water reservoir, which is still visible today.  You can still see rock-lined walkways, but they are diminishing.  There were also reported ranges around the camp, but no traces are present.

Bird's eye view of the park

Camp Clipper Divisional Camp -Patton

The Clipper Mountain Wilderness encompasses rugged yellow and dark brown,
horizontally striped mesas; narrow canyons with hidden springs; and sparsely
vegetated alluvial fans. The small cluster of volcanic mountains is oriented
northeast to southwest. In the center, the most prominent ridge, Clipper
Mountain, reaches an elevation of 4,625 feet before it dramatically drops off
in a series of sharp cliffs overlooking the Clipper and Fenner Valleys. Castle
Dome, a local landmark, can be clearly seen from Historic Route 66 to the
south and east. Wildlife includes a herd of 40-50 bighorn sheep, coyote,
black-tailed jackrabbits, ground squirrels, kangaroo rats, roadrunners,
chucker, quail, prairie falcons, red-tailed hawks, golden eagles,
rattlesnakes, and several species of lizards. The entire wilderness is located
in Critical Tortoise Habitat. The wilderness is located eastern corner of the
sector and consists of 33,844 acres. Access to the area is limited. It is
bordered by I-40 on the north and a gas pipeline on the south.

The Clipper Mountain Wilderness encompasses rugged yellow and dark brown, horizontally striped mesas; narrow canyons with hidden springs; and sparsely vegetated alluvial fans.  The small cluster of volcanic mountains is oriented northeast to southwest.  In the center, the most prominent ridge, Clipper Mountain, reaches an elevation of 4,625 feet before it dramatically drops off in a series of sharp cliffs overlooking the Clipper and Fenner Valleys.  Castle Dome, a local landmark, can be clearly seen from Historic Route 66 to the south and east. Wildlife includes a herd of 40-50 bighorn sheep, coyote, black-tailed jackrabbits, ground squirrels, kangaroo rats, roadrunners, chucker, quail, prairie falcons, red-tailed hawks, golden eagles, rattlesnakes, and several species of lizards.  The entire wilderness is located in Critical Tortoise Habitat.  The wilderness is located eastern corner of the sector and consists of 33,844 acres.  Access to the area is limited.  It is bordered by I-40 on the north and a gas pipeline on the south.

Clipper Mountain Wilderness

This is one of the few natural watering areas for wildlife within the Mojave
Desert. It is tucked into a beautiful, small canyon of yellow and white
limestone. Visitors are asked to minimize their stays near the water and to
use the adjacent viewing areas, which have picnic tables and fire pits.
Dispersed camping accommodations area available downstream for larger groups.

This is one of the few natural watering areas for wildlife within the Mojave Desert.  It is tucked into a beautiful, small canyon of yellow and white limestone.  Visitors are asked to minimize their stays near the water and to use the adjacent viewing areas, which have picnic tables and fire pits.  Dispersed camping accommodations area available downstream for larger groups.

Bonanza Springs Watchable Wildlife Area

This wilderness area mainly consists of the Piute Mountains with elevations
ranging from 2,000 to 4,132 feet. Vegetation consists of creosote bush scrub,
which gradually changes into a mixed desert scrub at higher elevations. The
dry washes are characterized by catclaw acacia, smoketree, cheesebush, desert
lavender, little-leaf ratany, and desert almond. Wildlife is also typical for
the Mojave Desert; including coyote, black-tailed jackrabbits, ground
squirrels, kangaroo rats, quail, roadrunners, rattlesnakes, and several
species of lizards. The area provides transient ranges for mule deer and
bighorn sheep. The wilderness is located in the northern part of the sector
and consists of 48,080 acres. OHV intrusions are prevalent along the Piute
Crossing road which dissects the wilderness. The crossing road receives most
of its usage during hunting season when hunters access the Fenner Spring which
is located within the wilderness area.

This wilderness area mainly consists of the Piute Mountains with elevations ranging from 2,000 to 4,132 feet.  Vegetation consists of creosote bush scrub, which gradually changes into a mixed desert scrub at higher elevations.  The dry washes are characterized by catclaw acacia, smoketree, cheesebush, desert lavender, little-leaf ratany, and desert almond.  Wildlife is also typical for the Mojave Desert; including coyote, black-tailed jackrabbits, ground squirrels, kangaroo rats, quail, roadrunners, rattlesnakes, and several species of lizards.  The area provides transient ranges for mule deer and bighorn sheep.  The wilderness is located in the northern part of the sector and consists of 48,080 acres.  OHV intrusions are prevalent along the Piute Crossing road which dissects the wilderness.  The crossing road receives most of its usage during hunting season when hunters access the Fenner Spring which is located within the wilderness area.

Camp Clipper Divisional Camp -Patton

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