2018 Map of Styx

About this map

Rice Valley dominates this 2018 topographic survey, illustrating a desert landscape defined by broad alluvial plains and striking topographical shifts. The terrain is marked by the presence of Styx at the southern end of the valley, where the valley floor begins its ascent into the Little Maria Mountains. Human activity is primarily represented by the linear path of Midland Rd, which cuts through the arid basins of Riverside County. This map highlights the stark geometry of the Public Land Survey System, with township boundaries like t3s r20e and t2s r21e segmenting the open desert. The contour lines reveal the complex drainage patterns and desert washes that characterize the area around the mountain foothills, providing a clear view of the natural hydrology in this part of the Mojave Desert.