2012 Map of Clark Lake

About this map

Clark Lake dominates the eastern basin of this arid landscape, situated within the wider Clark Valley. To the west, the steep elevations of Coyote Mountain and Coyote Peak overlook the seasonal drainage of Coyote Cr. This 2012 survey illustrates the sparse human footprint in the region, centered around the Borrego Valley Airport and the residential infrastructure of Christmas Circle at the southern edge. The map provides a detailed look at the desert's primitive road and trail network, including the Santa Caterina Trl and De Anza Trl. Notable private holdings like Oliver Ranch are documented, showing how settlement has adapted to the water-scarce environment north of Borrego Springs. The terrain is defined by a grid of local roads such as Borrego Valley Rd and Henderson Canyon Rd, which terminate abruptly at the base of the mountains.