2015 Map of Rice

About this map

Rice stands as a focal point in the California desert, positioned at the intersection of Blythe Rice Rd and Midland Rd. This arid expanse, largely defined by the broad Rice Valley, is bisected by the massive engineering works of the Colorado River Aqueduct. The map illustrates a landscape of stark contrasts, where linear infrastructure projects cut across the open basin floor. The boundary between San Bernardino County and Riverside County runs horizontally through the center of the survey, marking a jurisdictional divide in this sparsely populated region. The presence of these specific road networks and the aqueduct highlights the area's importance as a transit corridor for both water and regional travel through the Mojave Desert interior.