2018 Map of Big Maria Mountains NW

About this map

Rice Valley dominates the central portion of this 2018 survey, appearing as a broad, flat expanse before the terrain rises sharply in the northeast. This part of Riverside County is defined by the stark transition between the valley floor and the Riverside Mountains, where elevation changes are represented by dense contour intervals. The map documents the intricate township and range divisions, such as t2s r22e and t3s r21e, which overlay the desert landscape in a precise grid. The lack of named settlements or major roads emphasizes the isolated nature of this desert environment, focusing instead on the topographic character and the natural boundary between the valley and the surrounding high ground.