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2015 Map of McCoy Spring

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

McCoy Mountains dominate the eastern portion of this arid landscape, providing a dramatic vertical contrast to the surrounding desert flats. The terrain is defined by its severe drainage patterns and alluvial fans that spread across the valley floor, revealing the slow geological movement of this portion of Riverside County. At the heart of these slopes, McCoy Spring appears as a critical water source in an otherwise parched environment, a point of survival that has historically dictated travel and activity in the region.

To the south, the map captures the edge of Ford Dry Lake, a prominent playa that serves as a landmark for the low-lying basin. The survey clearly delineates the section lines and township boundaries, such as t5s r19e and t6s r20e, which organize the vast, unpopulated stretches of the Colorado Desert. This 2015 edition provides a modern look at the undisturbed landforms and essential hydrological features that characterize this corner of the California desert.