2015 Map of Ford Dry Lake

About this map

Palen Mountains dominate the northern landscape of this California desert region, where alluvial fans sweep down toward the vast expanse of Ford Dry Lake in the south. This environment is characterized by the arid transition between high-elevation terrain and the low-lying basin, a topography that has historically shaped travel and land use in this part of Riverside County. The presence of Palen Dunes Dr suggests modern access into this desert interior, skirting the edges of the dry lake bed which serves as a natural collector for the area's drainage. This survey documents the intersection of extreme natural features and the established township and range grids, providing a clear view of the territory as it existed in the early twenty-first century.