2012 Map of Rice

About this map

Rice stands as the primary point of reference in this high-desert region of San Bernardino County, situated along the critical infrastructure of the Colorado River Aqueduct. The landscape is dominated by the vast alluvial fans and dry desert washes that characterize the Mojave Desert, punctuated by the man-made line of the aqueduct as it traverses the arid basin. This 2012 survey documents the intersection of essential desert transportation and utility corridors, where Midland Rd provides a north-south connection across the open terrain. The mapping focuses on the stark topography of the area, illustrating the relationship between the sparse settlement at Rice and the massive engineering works designed to transport water across the California wilderness.