2018 Map of Durmid

About this map

Rancho Dos Palmas sits at the northern edge of this arid landscape, where the shifting sands of the Imperial Valley meet the rising waters of the Salton Sea. The map documents a corridor of infrastructure and small outposts along the northeastern shore, including Ferrum, Durmid, and Bertram. This area is characterized by a stark transition from the irrigated lifeline of the Coachella Canal to the rugged, natural features like Bat Caves Buttes and Hunters Spring. The layout of Line Rd and the proximity of the Desert Air Sky Ranch Airport illustrate the sparse but deliberate human imprint on this desert basin. Geologic and topographic details capture the low-lying elevations where seasonal drainage like Salt Cr flows toward the inland sea, marking a territory defined by extreme heat and specialized agriculture.