Ivanpah Valley

Ivanpah Valley is a broad, arid region located in southeastern California and parts of Nevada, characterized by its desert landscape and lacustrine deposits. It lies between the San Bernardino Mountains to the west and the Ivanpah Mountains to the east, forming part of the larger Mojave Desert basin. The valley is notable for its salt flats and sparse vegetation, serving as a vital ecological and geographical feature in the region. Historically, it has been influenced by geological processes such as faulting and erosion, shaping its flat terrain and desert ecosystem.