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2012 Map of Catclaw Flat

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Catclaw Flat
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Catclaw Flat sits at the heart of a desert drainage system where the Whitewater River and its southern fork converge near the curious placements of Wathier Landing and Stills Landing. The landscape is defined by its dramatic relief and hydrologic features, ranging from the depths of Hell for Sure Canyon and Grape Canyon to the prominent peak of Red Dome. This survey shows the complex network of mountain runoff, including Mission Creek and the Big Morongo Creek system, which feed into the wider basin at The Sink.

Infrastructure in this arid environment is sparse, centered primarily on Mission Creek Rd and Sherman Rd. The proximity of Forks Springs at the junction of the north and south forks of Mission Creek indicates the vital importance of water sources in navigating the canyons. These named landmarks and landing points provide essential reference for tracing historical travel and land use through the Morongo Valley area.