2012 Map of Borrego Sink

About this map

Borrego Sink and the ephemeral drainage of Coyote Cr dominate this arid landscape in eastern San Diego County. This 2012 survey reveals the sparse desert development of the mid-20th century, including the Borrego Air Ranch Airport and the small enclave of Sleepy Hollow. The map illustrates the convergence of numerous desert washes, such as Nude Wash, Sunset Wash, and Quartz Vein Wash, which feed into the larger San Felipe Cr near the geological bottleneck known as The Narrows. For local historians and recreationists, the map details established desert destinations like Desert Lodge and the Mescal Bajada Overlook, alongside the winding roads of Borrego that follow the natural contours of the Yaqui Ridge and the Yaqui Meadows.