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2012 Map of Palm View Peak

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Palm View Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Palm View Peak and the high ridges of the San Jacinto Mountains define this 2012 survey, where the landscape is marked by remote springs and established ranching outposts. Fobes Ranch and Morris Ranch sit tucked into the canyons and saddles, connected by Morris Ranch Rd and smaller forest routes. The area is a labyrinth of desert peaks and hidden flats, featuring colorfully named landmarks like Hells Kitchen, Devils Rockpile, and Needles Eye.

Water sources are critical markers in this arid environment, with many named for their specific character or flora, such as Agua Fuerte Spring, Wild Grape Spring, and Mad Woman Spring. Local social geography is anchored by Camp Joe Scherman, while the surrounding terrain transitions into the Little Desert and Mesquite Flat. This map captures the intersection of rugged wilderness management and legacy ranching on the outskirts of Riverside County.