2021 Map of Valerie

About this map

Coachella Valley agriculture and desert residential expansion meet the stark rise of the Santa Rosa Mountains in this modern survey. The map details a transition from the gridded citrus groves and date palm fields of Vista Santa Rosa to the planned developments of La Quinta in the northwest. Significant aviation infrastructure is present at the Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport, while the valley floor is punctuated by small unincorporated communities like One Hundred Palms and Valerie. Local heritage is preserved in sites such as the Toro Cem and Martinez Cem. The eastern edge is defined by the Whitewater River channel, which drains the arid landscape. To the southwest, the terrain shifts abruptly into the deep incisions of Agua Alta Canyon and Martinez Canyon, illustrating the geographical barrier that defines the western edge of human settlement in this part of Riverside County.