2018 Map of Carrizo Mountain

About this map

Coyote Mountains dominate the landscape of this southern California survey, where the rugged terrain of Imperial County meets the San Diego County line. The high point of Carrizo Mtn stands above a complex network of geological and hydrological features, including the aptly named Fossil Canyon and the dramatic Painted Gorge. This arid environment is defined by its seasonal watercourses, such as Carrizo Cr, Jojoba Wash, and Palm Canyon Wash, which carve through the foothills. Human activity is represented by the isolated Emory Ranch Airport in the southeast and a sparse grid of access ways like Mortero Cnyn Rd and Shell Canyon Rd. The mapping illustrates the stark transition between the steep mountain slopes and the alluvial plains, providing a modern look at this corner of the Colorado Desert.