2021 Map of Red Canyon

About this map

The Orocopia Mountains dominate this 2021 landscape, showing the arid drainage patterns and structural geology of southeastern California. This terrain is defined by the steep relief of the Red Canyon and the broad reaches of the Maniobra Valley to the north. Historic transportation routes are a primary focal point, as Bradshaw Rd and the Bradshaw Trl trace the low-lying southern corridor through the desert, providing a modern look at a legendary gold-rush era passage. Isolated water sources, critical for desert travel and survival, are identified at Gucci Spring and Canyon Spring, while the seasonal path of Salt Cr cuts through the southeastern corner. To the south, the map captures the northern fringe of the Chocolate Mountains, illustrating the complex topography where these ranges meet.