2018 Map of Ritter Ridge

About this map

The San Andreas Fault cuts a definitive line through the center of this landscape, separating the high desert floor of Palmdale from the elevated mountain terrain of the Sierra Pelona. To the north, the Governor Edmund G Brown East Branch California Aqueduct snakes along the base of Portal Ridge and Ritter Ridge, illustrating the massive infrastructure required to support the residential expansion of Desert View Highlands. The geography is defined by a series of parallel valleys and canyons, including the Leona Valley and Anaverde Valley, which follow the tectonic orientation of the region. This 2018 survey captures the dense street grid of southern Palmdale as it meets the natural obstacles of Ritter Canyon and Godde Pass, providing a detailed look at how modern development integrates with the complex geology of the Antelope Valley foothills.