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2012 Map of Steele Peak

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Steele Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Mead Valley and the surrounding high desert terrain define this portrait of Riverside County during the early 21st century. The landscape is a network of rural residential pockets and established ranch lands, including the Morris Washington Ranch and Wagonwheel Ranch. A critical piece of regional infrastructure, the Colorado River Aqueduct, cuts across the center of the sheet, disappearing underground at the Val Verde Tunnel near the community of Val Verde.

South of the valley, the terrain rises toward the namesake Steele Peak and the Gavilan Hills, where landmarks like Harford Spring and the Camelot Hills provide geographical markers. The settlement pattern shows the growth of communities like Good Hope and Good Meadow, while the northern portion is anchored by Glen Valley. This survey provides a clear look at how water management and dispersed ranching shaped the development of this inland corridor.