2018 Map of Palen Mountains

About this map

The Palen Mountains dominate this 2018 survey of eastern Riverside County, revealing a stark desert landscape defined by intense elevation changes and complex drainage systems. This interior portion of the Colorado Desert shows the characteristic alluvial fans and dry wash patterns typical of the region's arid environment. The map provides precise Public Land Survey System data across several townships, including t4s r18e and t4s r19e, which is critical for mapping property lines and mining claims in this undeveloped terrain. The lack of roads or settlements emphasizes the protected and wilderness character of the central range, where the topography reaches its highest relief.