California · Area of Critical Environmental Concern

Corn Springs

BLM found a natural system, a wildlife resource, a cultural value, a scenic value, a natural process and a historic value here, and its plan calls for special management. BLM's records place at least 3 active mining claims and 1 right of way inside the line today. It covers 2,462 acres and was designated September 14, 2016, in the CDCA Plan, as amended by DRECP. In the plan's name, CDCA stands for California Desert Conservation Area and DRECP for Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan.

The line

Ground: USGS The National Map, topographic tiles. Boundaries: BLM's own, read Oct 20, 2026. 1 mark is where BLM's own maps draw it; 3 claims are placed at the middle of the section their land description names, not at the stakes on the ground. Hover or tap one for its holder.

Who holds the claims

At least 3 claims sit inside this line: 3 active, 3 with a claimant BLM withholds under the Privacy Act. BLM lists 3 as Active.

• Names withheld by BLM (private individuals)3claims

BLM's mining rules list designated ACECs among the places where mining that disturbs the surface beyond casual use needs a plan of operations BLM approves. Exploration of five acres or less can go ahead on a notice instead.

The rights of way

1 right of way sits inside the line. BLM files 1 under non-energy facilities.

• USGS1right of way

The nearest areas

• ChuckwallaCalifornia · 649,066 acres · at least 16 active mining claims and 7 more BLM lists as Filed, 89 rights of way3miles
• Alligator RockCalifornia · 7,742 acres · 4 rights of way6miles
• Palen Dry LakeCalifornia · 3,636 acres · nothing placed inside11miles
• Desert Lily PreserveCalifornia · 2,059 acres · nothing placed inside11miles
• Palen FordCalifornia · 54,936 acres · 5 rights of way14miles

Next to it

Chuckwalla Area of Critical Environmental Concern touches the line.

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