### Question
How does the law define California desert?


### Answer
Under *43 U.S.C. § 1781*, **California desert** is defined as:

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

#### Citation:
  - *43 U.S.C. § 1781*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 34-TRANS-ALASKA PIPELINE > SUBCHAPTER VI-DESIGNATED MANAGEMENT AREAS**

