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2015 Map of Valerie

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Coachella Valley agriculture and desert settlements meet the rising slopes of the Santa Rosa Mountains in this 2015 study. The landscape is defined by a stark contrast between the precision-gridded fields of the valley floor and the deep incisions of Martinez Canyon, Toro Canyon, and Aqua Alta Canyon. The Whitewater River cuts through the northeast, while the local aviation history is represented by the Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport.

Cultural landmarks and small desert communities are scattered throughout the irrigated lowlands. Small settlements like Valerie, One Hundred Palms, and Martinez serve as centers of local life, while the Toro Cemetery and Martinez Cemetery provide significant points of interest for genealogists and local historians tracking family histories in Riverside County. The map details the transition from residential developments like 60th Ave Seville to the open, unincorporated desert lands.