2015 Map of East of Aztec Mines

About this map

Coachella Valley terrain defines this desert landscape in eastern Riverside County, where the dry expanse of Ford Dry Lake sits in the northeast corner. This 2015 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey details a region shaped by arid geography and a sparse network of desert transit routes. The land is characterized by drainage patterns and alluvial fans that cross beneath remote thoroughfares such as Chuckwalla Valley Rd and Graham Pass Rd. As part of the Colorado Desert, the map illustrates the vast, uninhabited stretches between the mountain ranges of Southern California, providing a detailed look at the Township and Range survey lines that organize this public land. Local history enthusiasts can trace the intersection of Chuckwalla Springs Rd as it moves through the southern sections, marking paths through a region defined by its extreme environment and isolated corridors.