2012 Map of Iris Pass

About this map

Iris Pass serves as a central topographic landmark in this high desert region of Imperial County. The landscape is defined by the Little Chuckwalla Mountains and the winding drainage of Iris Wash, which traverses the terrain from the northwest. Human presence is sparse, represented primarily by the linear utility corridor of Gas Line Rd, which cuts across the western portion of the map. This 2012 survey illustrates the arid character of the area, where natural watercourses and mountain passes dictate the few paths of travel through the southeastern California desert.