2012 Map of Joshua Tree South

About this map

Joshua Tree sits at the northern edge of this high desert terrain, where a developing grid of roads meets the preserved wilderness of Joshua Tree National Park. The landscape is defined by its transition from the residential pockets of Nolina Cove into the vast open spaces of Lower Covington Flat and Upper Covington Flat. Water sources, critical to life in this arid environment, are specifically marked at Covington Spring and Quail Springs, while the seasonal path of Quail Wash snakes through the eastern section of the quadrangle. Topographic details reveal the steep descent into Smith Water Canyon, providing a clear picture of the area's elevation changes and natural drainage patterns. The road network includes descriptive local thoroughfares such as Wagon Wheel Rd, Doggie Trl, and Skyline Dr, which bridge the gap between the desert community and the park boundary.