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2018 Map of Martinez Mountain

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Martinez Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

La Quinta marks the northern edge of this study, where the developed landscape of the Coachella Valley meets the high, complex topography of the San Bernardino National Forest. The elevation rises sharply toward the south and west, dominated by the massif of Martinez Mtn and the neighboring Sheep Mtn. This area is defined by its dramatic verticality, carved by deep drainage systems like Martinez Canyon and Devil Canyon.

A network of recreational and natural landmarks dots the backcountry, including the Boo Hoff Trail which traverses the northern slopes near La Quinta. More remote features, such as Agua Alta Spring and the high-altitude Pinyon Alta Flat, provide critical reference points for navigating the desert mountain terrain. The map also delineates several significant canyons, including Toro Canyon and Tahquitz Canyon, that channel runoff from the high ridges down into the valley floor below Ebbens Valley.