2012 Map of Rockhouse Canyon

About this map

The Colorado River Aqueduct cuts a prominent diagonal across this desert landscape, a testament to the massive infrastructure required to move water through the arid regions of Riverside County. This 2012 survey illustrates the rugged desert topography defined by erosion and drainage, most notably in Rockhouse Canyon and Fargo Canyon. While the area remains largely undeveloped, the presence of Fargo Canyon Rd in the southwest corner indicates the primary access point into this challenging environment. To the east, Washington Wash further defines the drainage patterns that have shaped this terrain over millennia.