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2015 Map of Tubb Canyon

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Tubb Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Borrego Springs sits at the desert floor's edge, where a complex network of canyons and springs descends from the western heights. This 2015 survey captures the rugged transition between the North Pinyon Mountains and the valley below, marked by numerous named water sources like Maidenhair Falls, Hellhole Palms, and Bubbling Spring. These perennial features have long defined human activity and survival in the arid landscape of San Diego County.

The presence of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail winding through the western portion of the map highlights the area's significance for modern recreation, while older routes such as Grapevine Canyon Rd and CR-s22 follow the natural contours of Grapevine Canyon and Sentenac Canyon. From the high elevations of Pinyon Ridge to the low-lying Yaqui Flat and Kenyon Cove, the map illustrates a landscape where geology and hydrology dictate the placement of every settlement and trail.