2018 Map of Cadiz Valley SW

About this map

Joshua Tree National Park spans the central and southern portions of this desert landscape, where the northern reaches of the Pinto Basin meet the steep topography of the Coxcomb Mountains. The map documents a stark transition between the low-lying basin floor and the high ridgelines that define the park’s eastern boundary. The San Bernardino and Riverside county line bisects the quadrangle, providing a precise reference for those researching land ownership or jurisdictional history in this remote section of the California desert. The northern area is dominated by the wide expanse of the Mojave Desert, where Highway 62 serves as the primary corridor through the arid terrain. The lack of modern development emphasizes the natural drainage patterns and alluvial fans radiating from the mountain slopes into the basin.