2015 Map of La Quinta

About this map

La Quinta and Palm Desert anchor this detailed study of the Coachella Valley, where a dense network of suburban development meets the dramatic rising terrain of the Santa Rosa Mountains. The map illustrates the intensive water management required for this desert landscape, featuring the winding Coachella Canal and the Deep Canyon Stormwater Channel, which funnel water across the arid floor. In the northern reaches, established neighborhoods like Palm Desert Country and Bermuda Dunes show a grid of residential streets and recreational spaces, while the southern portion transitions into the steep, undeveloped elevations of Eisenhower Mtn and Indio Mtn. The presence of Lake Cahuilla in the southeast corner provides a significant hydrological landmark, contrasting with the dry washes of Coyote Cr and Bear Cr that descend from the high ground of Deep Canyon.