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Providence Mountains SRA

Mojave preserves a diverse mosaic of ecological habitats and a 10,000 year
history of human connection with the desert. Offering extensive opportunities
to experience desert landscapes, the preserve promotes understanding and
appreciation for the increasingly threatened resources of the Mojave Desert.
This remote preserve encourages a sense of discovery and a connection to wild
places.

Mojave preserves a diverse mosaic of ecological habitats and a 10,000 year history of human connection with the desert. Offering extensive opportunities to experience desert landscapes, the preserve promotes understanding and appreciation for the increasingly threatened resources of the Mojave Desert. This remote preserve encourages a sense of discovery and a connection to wild places.

Mojave National Preserve

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

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.

Providence Mountains SRA

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