1986, Mojave Road guide (Tales of the Mojave Road), By: Dennis G. Casebier 

(ISBN: 0914224131 / 0-914224-13-1)

Book Description: Tales of the Mojave Road Publishing Company, Norco, CA, 1986, thus 1st Edition. Signed by Casebier, but I believe it is printed not a signature. There is a signature that appears to be authentic by Cartoonist Ted Jensen on page 113. Hardcover green boards with gold gilt. 232 pages and ads, 6" x 8.75" tall, .75" thick.  

Book Condition: Fine, like new. No Jacket as issued. This copy is clean and solid. It appears to be unread. Text is unmarked and in excellent shape. (see our scans)

About This Book: This is a travel guide for the Mojave Desert area. It tells about many natural and man-made sights that can be seen, hiking trails, campgrounds, and other locations of interest. Included are maps (with one fold-out), photographs, illustrations, and an index. An indispensable off-road reference.

Mojave National Preserve: is located in the Mojave Desert of San Bernardino County, California, USA, between Interstate 15 and Interstate 40. The preserve was established October 31, 1994 with the passage of the California Desert Protection Act by the US Congress. Previously, it was the East Mojave National Scenic Area, under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management.

Natural features include the Kelso Dunes, the Marl Mountains and the Cima Dome, as well as volcanic formations such as Hole-in-the-Wall and the Cinder Cone Lava Beds. The preserve encloses Providence Mountains State Recreation Area and Mitchell Caverns Natural Preserve, which are both managed by the California Department of Parks and Recreation.

Impressive Joshua Tree forests cover parts of the preserve. The Cima Dome and Shadow Valley forests are the largest in the world. The defunct railroad depot and ghost town of Kelso are also found there. The depot is now the visitor center. The preserve is commonly traversed by 4 wheel drive vehicles traveling on the historic Mojave Road.

Entrance sign alongside the Kelbaker Road

The climate varies greatly. Summer temperatures average 90 °F (32 °C), with highs exceeding 105 °F (41 °C). Elevations in the Preserve range from 7,929 feet (2,417 m) at Clark Mountain to 880 feet (270 m) near Baker. Annual precipitation varies from 3.37 inches (86 mm) near Baker, to almost 9 inches (230 mm) in the mountains. At least 25% of precipitation comes from summer thunderstorms. Snow is often found in the mountains during the winter.