2021 Map of Cadiz Valley SW

About this map

The northern reaches of Joshua Tree National Park dominate this desert landscape, where the high-altitude terrain of the Coxcomb Mountains transitions into the expansive Pinto Basin. This 2021 survey illustrates the stark geography of the Mojave Desert, highlighting the topographical complexity of the mountain range as it slopes toward the basin floor. The map documents the administrative boundary between San Bernardino County and Riverside County, which bisects the rugged interior of the park. While the area remains largely undeveloped, the survey provides a detailed view of the natural water drainage patterns and land contours that define this protected wilderness. Researchers and land managers can use this record to study the topographical intersections of the t2s r14e and t2s r15e townships within the desert's unique ecological corridor.