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2012 Map of Valerie

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Martinez and the nearby One Hundred Palms settlement define this grid-patterned landscape in the Coachella Valley. The map documents a blend of agricultural infrastructure and cultural heritage, most notably the Early Indian Fish Traps located near the base of the mountains to the west. This archaeological site provides a direct link to the ancient shoreline of Lake Cahuilla, contrasting with the modern aviation activity at the Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport to the north.

Cemeteries such as Toro Cem and Martinez Cem serve as vital anchor points for genealogists researching the history of the Torres-Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians. The terrain transitions sharply from the flat valley floor to the dramatic incisions of Agua Alta Canyon, Martínez Canyon, and Toro Canyon, while the Whitewater River serves as the primary drainage for the northeastern corner of the quadrangle.