Geology
San Diego County, CA
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
Dramatic anticline and gorge where Fish Creek Wash cuts the Vallecito Mountains at the SE corner of Anza-Borrego. Classic Colorado Desert structure-geology stop: steeply tilted beds, badlands, and a 4x4 wash drive/hike into the Fish Creek–Split Mountain corridor with primitive camping nearby.
| Region | San Diego County, CA |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 33.0045, -116.1202 |
| Park | Anza-Borrego Desert State Park |
| Structure | Anticline / canyon cut by Fish Creek Wash |
| Elev | Summit ~1,447 ft (GNIS) |
| Access | Fish Creek Wash / Split Mountain Road |
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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