2012 Map of Mecca

About this map

The Salton Sea dominates the southern landscape of this Riverside County region, where the desert floor meets the northern shoreline. This 2012 survey illustrates the critical water infrastructure of the Coachella Valley, most notably the Coachella Canal as it skirts the foothills of the Mecca Hills. The drainage patterns of the Whitewater River are clearly defined as they terminate in the terminal lake, providing a technical look at the area's hydrology. To the northeast, the terrain becomes increasingly complex with the deep incisions of Painted Canyon, Skeleton Canyon, and the secluded Surprise Valley. The township grid is well-established, showing the transition from agricultural blocks and residential streets like Coahuilla St and Varga St to the more open, arid washes of the Box Canyon Wash.