Mojave Desert: Quick Facts

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Oct. 25, 2026

News •

UPDATE: Flood watch previously issued for Central California will expire at 8 p.m. • Oct. 20, 2026, 4:18 PM ET (The Sacramento Bee)

Embattled Havasu Water Co. ordered into receivership • Oct. 18, 2026, 10:09 AM ET (San Bernardino Sun)

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Map of North America highlighting the location of the Mojave Desert in the southwestern United States, shaded in orange within the region of southern California and parts of Nevada, Arizona, and Utah. The surrounding countries and major bodies of water are also shown for context.

A Joshua tree stands in front of large, rounded boulders and sparse desert vegetation at Joshua Tree National Monument in California.

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