2018 Map of Red Cloud Canyon

About this map

The Chuckwalla Mountains dominate this 2018 survey, defining a landscape marked by deep drainage systems and arid desert corridors. Central to the area is Red Cloud Canyon, which is fed by Red Cloud Wash as it cuts through the high ground. The map details a network of desert routes that reflect the historical industrial and transit needs of this part of Riverside County, including the aptly named Red Cloud Mine Rd and the long-distance Bradshaw Rd traversing the southern portion of the sheet. Modern infrastructure is represented by the Gas Line Rd, which skirts the western edge of the mountains. Other significant topographical features include Crystal Springs Canyon and the seasonal watercourses of Iris Wash and Ship Cr, illustrating how water has shaped the terrain of this desert interior.