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2021 Map of East Deception Canyon

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Little San Bernardino Mountains dominate the northern terrain of this map, giving way to the sprawling desert floor where the settlement of Sky Valley and the area of Fun Valley are established. This 2021 survey highlights the transition from the high, arid peaks of Joshua Tree National Park down through the drainage systems of West Deception Canyon and East Deception Canyon. A critical piece of regional infrastructure, the Colorado River Aqueduct, cuts across the lower elevation, demonstrating the engineering required to sustain life in this arid landscape. The map also traces the California Riding and Hiking Trl as it winds through the northeast corner, providing a detailed record of recreation and water management systems at the edge of the Indio Hills. Local roads like Dillon Rd and Sky Ridge Ave define the residential grid of the valley floor below the high ridges of Upper Covington Flat.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed2021
Date Published2021
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions24 x 29 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain