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2015 Map of Joshua Tree South

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Joshua Tree South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Joshua Tree National Park dominates the southern half of this landscape, where the high desert transitions into the Little San Bernardino Mountains. This 2015 survey details the rugged topography of the High Desert, showing the residential expansion of Yucca Valley and the community of Joshua Tree as they abut the protected wilderness. The map reveals a complex network of named desert roads like Onaga Trl and Alta Loma Dr that push toward the park boundary.

Water sources are scarce and vital, marked by locations such as Coyote Hole Spring and Covington Spring. The map captures the significant elevation changes between the developed basins and the plateau features of Upper Covington Flat and Lower Covington Flat. Hikers and researchers can trace the paths of Quail Wash and Smith Water Canyon, which serve as natural drainages for the surrounding peaks like Eureka Peak.