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2015 Map of Little Maria Mountains

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Little Maria Mountains
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Little Maria Mountains dominate this 2015 survey of the California desert, where steep, arid slopes rise sharply from the basin floor. The geography is defined by broad washes and seasonal drainages, most notably the Sand Draw which cuts through the northwestern portion of the quadrangle. In an environment where water is a critical resource, Tank Spring stands out as a named hydrological feature tucked into the mountain terrain.

Development in this corner of Riverside County remains sparse, centered primarily on transportation routes that skirt the high ground. Midland Rd runs along the eastern edge, while Palen Pass Rd provides access through the valley floor. The map also delineates the northern reaches of Rice Valley, showing the transition between the mountain range and the surrounding desert flats. This sheet captures a landscape of extreme topography, largely unchanged by modern urbanization.