2015 Map of Red Cloud Canyon

About this map

Chuckwalla Mountains terrain dominates this Riverside County landscape, where deep desert washes and historical transit routes intersect. The mapping of Bradshaw Trl across the southern portion of the sheet marks the path of the famous 19th-century gold rush trail that once connected the Colorado River to the coast. In the north, the rugged topography of Red Cloud Canyon and Crystal Springs Canyon is accessed by the Red Cloud Mine Rd, reflecting the area's history of mineral exploration. Seasonal drainage patterns are clearly defined by Red Cloud Wash, Irish Wash, and Ship Cr, while modern infrastructure is represented by the north-south alignment of Gas Line Rd. This survey provides a precise look at the transition between high ridges and the desert floor in this remote interior region.