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1983 Map of Rice

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Rice
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Rice stands as the primary settlement in this arid landscape, situated at the junction of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad and local desert routes. The 1983 survey illustrates a landscape defined by significant water infrastructure, notably the Colorado River Aqueduct which traverses the northern section with an intricate system of dikes, siphons, and a Drum Gate. This infrastructure reflects the engineering required to move water across the expansive Rice Valley.

The geography is dominated by natural desert features, including extensive Sand Dunes and a network of Dry Washes. Historical researchers will find a small Cem near the railroad tracks and an Air Field (Abandoned) south of the main settlement. The boundary between San Bernardino and Riverside Counties cuts horizontally across the map, positioning the town center within San Bernardino County while the southern valley floor extends into Riverside.