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2012 Map of Toro Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Toro Peak and Santa Rosa Mountain dominate this high-desert landscape in the San Jacinto Mountains. The area's mid-century residential pockets, including Pinyon Pines, Pinyon Crest, and Spring Crest, are linked by State Route 74, which winds through the terrain at Big Horn Overlook. For those interested in the recreational development of the national forest, the map documents several designated sites such as the Pinyon Flat Campground and Santa Rosa Campground.

A network of seasonal water sources and springs, such as Asbestos Spring, Cactus Spring, and Virgin Spring, sustain the dry canyons and flats. The names of landforms like Hidden Palm Canyon and Little Pinyon Flat reflect the specific botanical character of this environment. Local history is further traced through the naming of waterways and features like Garnet Queen Cr and the settlement at Ribbonwood.