2012 Map of Sidewinder Well

About this map

Sidewinder Well stands as a primary landmark in this arid stretch of the Colorado Desert, where the landscape is defined by extensive desert washes and seasonal drainages. Modern infrastructure cuts across this remote terrain, dominated by the path of Interstate 10 and the older Chuckwalla Valley Rd slicing through the valley. The map details the hydrology of the region, including the broad Corn Springs Wash in the west and Ship Cr to the southeast, illustrating how water travels through this environment after infrequent rains. These landmarks provide a geographical context for the transit corridors that have historically connected the Coachella Valley with the eastern desert regions, tracing paths shaped by the natural topography of the Chuckwalla Mountains and surrounding desert flats.