2018 Map of West of Palo Verde Peak

About this map

Smoketree Valley occupies the heart of this Imperial County landscape, characterized by the expansive drainage system of Milpitas Wash. In this 2018 survey, the area remains largely defined by its topography and a sparse network of desert roads including Midway Well Rd and Dietz Rd. A notable localized landmark, Big John Lupe, stands out within the valley floor, providing a specific point of reference in an otherwise broad alluvial terrain. The map meticulously documents the Public Land Survey System grid across multiple townships, such as t10s r19e, illustrating the intersection of modern cartography with historical land divisions. This map serves as an essential record for those studying the arid geography west of the Colorado River valley, where the alignment of Milpitas Wash Rd follows the natural contours of the wash.