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2015 Map of Desert Hot Springs

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Desert Hot Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Desert Hot Springs serves as the focal point of this 2015 survey, situated at the base of the Little San Bernardino Mountains. The map illustrates the complex infrastructure of the Coachella Valley, where the Colorado River Aqueduct traverses the landscape alongside major transit corridors like the San Gorgonio Pass. To the south and west, the terrain is defined by the San Jacinto Mountains and significant elevations such as Whitewater Hill and Garnet Hill.

Rural settlements and junctions including North Palm Springs, Garnet, and Dos Palmas Corners are clearly marked, providing a detailed view of the desert floor's development. The drainage patterns of Mission Cr and Little Morongo Cr weave through the alluvial plains, while the southernmost edge reaches the rail-side location of Salvia. This record documents the region's mid-2010s suburban expansion and its critical role in California water and transportation networks.