### Question
How is the "California desert" defined?


### Answer
The term **California desert** is defined in *43 U.S.C. § 1781* as follows -

> the area generally depicted on a map entitled "California Desert Conservation Area—Proposed" dated April 1974, and described as provided in subsection (c)(2)

#### Citation:
  - *43 U.S.C. § 1781*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 35-FEDERAL LAND POLICY AND MANAGEMENT > SUBCHAPTER VI-DESIGNATED MANAGEMENT AREAS**

