2012 Map of Palo Verde Peak

About this map

Palo Verde Peak anchors this arid landscape in the southeastern corner of California, marking a prominent point within the Palo Verde Mountains. The terrain is defined by dry drainage systems and dramatic topographic shifts, most notably the wide expanse of Milpitas Wash as it cuts through the desert floor. To the west, the relatively level grounds of Smoketree Valley contrast with the elevated plateau of the Flat Tops. Human activity in this remote desert environment is primarily indicated by early 21st-century access routes like Milpitas Wash Rd and Walters Camp Rd, which provide passage through the jagged ridges and alluvial fans characteristic of Imperial County's high desert reaches.