Tiny Ivanpah Valley railroad town founded 1905 on the San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railroad (later Union Pacific), on the NE edge of Mojave National Preserve. Once a cattle-loading and mine-supply crossroads; 1910 adobe hotel and desert townsite remain a living historic stop between Primm, NV and Searchlight.
Field facts
| Region | San Bernardino County, CA |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 35.4667, -115.2722 |
| Founded | 1905 (rail arrival) |
| Elev | 3,032 ft |
| Nearby | Mojave National Preserve boundary |
| Also | Cattle shipping / regional social center |
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- Rec areaIvanpah Windsailing Special Recreation Management Area14.8 km away
- TrailheadWeethump South16.1 km away
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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