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2021 Map of San Jacinto

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of San Jacinto
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The San Jacinto Valley serves as a dense residential and civic corridor between the towering San Jacinto Mountains and the rising ground of Park Hill. This modern survey details the transition from the city of San Jacinto south into Hemet, where the Riverside County Hemet Courthouse and the San Jacinto Valley Cem anchor the community's historical and administrative center. The landscape is heavily influenced by water management, notably the San Diego Aqueduct and the San Jacinto Reservoir, which support the region's development along the San Jacinto River.

To the northeast, the terrain becomes more dramatic, carved by Juaro Canyon and Castle Canyon. This area features historic resort locations like Gilman Hot Springs and Soboba Hot Springs, while institutions such as Mount San Jacinto College reflect the modern educational growth of the valley. Narrow mountain roads like Old Idyllwild Rd and Silver Spur Trl offer a look at the winding access routes into the rugged highlands overlooking the urban sprawl.