2012 Map of Cadiz Valley SW

About this map

Joshua Tree National Park boundaries extend into this desert landscape, where the high desert terrain of the Pinto Basin meets the stark rising slopes of the Coxcomb Mountains. This 2012 survey illustrates a transition point in the Mojave Desert, defined largely by natural drainage patterns and the path of Highway 62, which cuts across the northern reaches of the quadrangle. The map captures the interface between protected federal lands and the open desert of San Bernardino County, showcasing the vast alluvial fans and dry washes that characterize this portion of the Cadiz Valley before it reaches the dry lake beds further north.