2018 Map of Sidewinder Well

About this map

Sidewinder Well stands as a focal point in this arid stretch of the Colorado Desert, situated north of the expansive Chuckwalla Valley. The landscape is defined by its drainage patterns and the stark rise of the Palen Mountains to the northeast. Transportation routes provide the primary structure for the area, with Chuckwalla Valley Rd slicing diagonally across the terrain, accompanied by smaller desert tracks like Corn Springs Rd and Rice Rd. The ephemeral nature of water in this environment is clearly marked by the winding courses of Corn Springs Wash and Ship Cr, which traverse the alluvial plains. This survey documents the intersection of modern transit and land management boundaries, including t5s r17e and t6s r18e, within a geography where accessible water sources historically dictated survival and travel.