Mojave Heights, California facts for kids

Mojave Heights is a small, unincorporated community located in the Mojave Desert in California. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own city government or mayor like a big city does. Instead, it's managed by the larger San Bernardino County.

Mojave Heights is found in an area called the Victor Valley, which is part of the vast Mojave Desert.

Where is Mojave Heights Located?

This community is situated just west of the famous old U.S. Route 66, a historic highway that once stretched across the United States. Mojave Heights is also located south of another small place called Oro Grande. It sits right between two larger cities: Victorville and Adelanto.

How High is Mojave Heights?

Mojave Heights is located at an elevation of 2,759 feet (which is about 841 meters) above sea level. This means it's quite a bit higher than places right next to the ocean.