21 Aug, 2019
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Fish Creek Mountains Wilderness
Geography
The Fish Creek Mountains resemble a plateau rising as a great wall above the desert basin. From a distance, few dramatic peaks are visible. However, on closer examination, a rugged land of jagged ridges and peaks appears above twisting canyons and small valleys, creating a pristine natural environment. The steep mountain slopes contain limestone outcrops that have resisted erosion. As a result, water from cloudbursts has created narrow chutes swirling with water. Shielded from the sun's evaporating rays, water at the base of these chutes remains year-round serving wildlife as natural tanks. A portion of the ancient Lake Cahuilla shoreline is visible within this wilderness. The lake was a great body of freshwater once covering the Imperial and Coachella Valleys, receding 500 years ago.
Visiting
Camping is permitted outside of the Carrizo Impact Area, but is limited to 14 days. After 14 days, campers must relocate at least 25 miles (40 km) from previous site. The wilderness covers 21,425 acres (86.70 km). It is south of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in the Colorado Desert, and west of the Imperial Valley.
References
- Allan, Stuart (2005). California Road and Recreation Atlas. Benchmark Maps. p. 117. ISBN 0-929591-80-1.
- ^ Protected Planet Website- Retrieved March 24, 2023
- ^ http://www.blm.gov/ca/pa/wilderness/wa/areas/fish_creek_mountains.htm . accessed 6/22/2010 . BLM public domain sourced
- ^ http://www.blm.gov/ca/pa/wilderness/wa/areas/fish_creek_mountains.htm
External links
- U.S. Geological Survey Map at the U.S. Geological Survey Map Website. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
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