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1981 Map of Cahuilla Mtn

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Cahuilla Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Cahuilla Indian Reservation lands and the San Bernardino National Forest converge in this high-elevation region of Riverside County. The landscape is defined by the prominent peaks of Cahuilla Mtn and Little Cahuilla Mtn, which overlook the broad expanses of Reed Valley and Wilson Valley. Water is a critical element of the local geography, evidenced by features such as Cahuilla Lake, Lake Riverside, and several isolated springs like Duval Spring.

Mineral exploration is recorded through the Williamson Mine and several unnamed mines and prospects scattered across the slopes. The built environment reflects the area's rural and management history, including the Rancho Spring Forest Service Station, a mountain Landing Strip, and the settlement area of Graves. The intricate network of drainages, including Wilson Creek, Cahuilla Creek, and Bautista Canyon, underscores the rugged hydrology that shaped development in this part of Southern California.