Former AT&SF / National Old Trails Road and Route 66 railroad community at the eastern edge of Mojave National Preserve country. The restored 1914 Goffs Schoolhouse anchors the Mojave Desert Heritage and Cultural Center — a public museum campus of desert history, mining, and highway heritage on the lonely Goffs Road corridor between Needles and Kelso.
Field facts
| Region | San Bernardino County, CA |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 34.9192, -115.0627 |
| Era | Railroad / Route 66 era; schoolhouse 1914 |
| Highlight | Goffs Schoolhouse (museum campus) |
| Access | Paved Goffs Road from I-40 |
| Nearby | Mojave National Preserve / Needles |
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Nearby amenities
- Point of interestGoffs Schoolhouse0.5 km away
- Visitor centerInterpretive Site 11.2 km away
- Rec areaBigelow Cholla Garden Wilderness18.4 km away
- RestroomToilet18.8 km away
- Rec areaPiute Mountains Wilderness19.5 km away
- Point of interestCamp Essex19.9 km away
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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