2015 Map of Cadiz Valley SE

About this map

Joshua Tree National Park occupies the southern reaches of this landscape, where the high desert terrain transitions into the steep slopes of the Coxcomb Mountains. This 2015 survey reveals the critical water infrastructure crossing the arid Mojave Desert, most notably the Colorado River Aqueduct. A significant engineering point, the West Iron Portal, is visible in the northeast corner where the aqueduct interfaces with the mountain terrain. The map also delineates the administrative boundary between San Bernardino County and Riverside County, illustrating how this political line cuts through the open desert and protected parklands. This document provides a clear view of the intersection between industrial water transport and federally protected wilderness in the early 21st century.