2012 Map of Harper Canyon

About this map

Harper Canyon and the surrounding desert floor are defined by a complex network of seasonal drainage channels in this San Diego County landscape. The small settlement at Little Borrego sits at the intersection of Split Mountain Rd and Old Kane Springs Rd, serving as a rare point of human habitation in a region dominated by geological formations like the Mud Palisades. The map illustrates a high concentration of named desert washes, including Olla Wash, Lycium Wash, and Oyster Shell Wash, which trace the path of water across the arid basin.