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Palm Springs.

Its Census reference point is in Upper Coachella Valley and Hills, within Sonoran Basin and Range. Cathedral City lies about 4.9 miles northeast of Palm Springs by reference-point distance.

A local understanding of the land. A straightforward conversation about what comes next.

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THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Palm Springs, California · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Palm Springs, California from above

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THE SETTINGUpper Coachella Valley and Hills
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYRiverside County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Palm Springs on the map

THE PALM SPRINGS LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Upper Coachella Valley and Hills setting.

Palm Springs city has 94.5 square miles of land in Riverside County. Its Census reference point is in Upper Coachella Valley and Hills, within Sonoran Basin and Range.

Hot desert basins are separated by low mountain ranges. Palo verde, cacti and other drought-adapted plants distinguish the Sonoran setting from the Mojave region farther north.

Regional context: Sonoran Basin and Range ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Palm Springs and Riverside County

Palm Springs is associated with Riverside County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Riverside County

Palm Springs by land and water

The Census records 0.13 square miles of water within Palm Springs, or 0.1% of its total area. It is 1.1 percentage points lower than the 1.3% recorded for Riverside County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Palm Springs city has 4.2 times the land area of nearby Cathedral City city (22.5 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Palm Springs land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Locate the parcel within Palm Springs

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Palm Springs. Check the Riverside County geography against the actual property location.

02

Read the Upper Coachella Valley and Hills setting

Upper Coachella Valley and Hills belongs to Sonoran Basin and Range. Where is the tract between basin floor and mountain front, and what documents establish road access and its water arrangements?

03

Check the route, beyond Cathedral City

Cathedral City is 4.9 miles northeast of the Palm Springs reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Palm Springs resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON PALM SPRINGS

USGS National Map

Begin at 33.8034° N, 116.5383° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Palm Springs ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

City Of Palm Springs

Use this municipal government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open City Of Palm Springs ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Riverside

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Riverside ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Palm Springs data

View Census information selected by this city’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Upper Coachella Valley and Hills

Explore the agency mapping behind the Sonoran Basin and Range context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional California landowner resources

California State Geoportal

Official state geospatial datasets for land, water, boundaries, and environmental research.

California fire-hazard maps

State Fire Marshal information and map access for current Fire Hazard Severity Zones.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Palm Springs.

Cathedral City lies about 4.9 miles northeast of Palm Springs by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Palm Springs in context

NSEWCathedral City · 4.9 miles1Rancho Mirage · 6.8 miles2Garnet · 8.6 miles3Desert Edge · 10 miles4Thousand Palms · 10.6 miles5Desert Hot Springs · 10.7 miles6OUTER RING: 10.7 MILES
  1. 1
    Cathedral City4.9 mi · city
  2. 2
    Rancho Mirage6.8 mi · city
  3. 3
    Garnet8.6 mi · census-designated place
  4. 4
    Desert Edge10 mi · census-designated place
  5. 5
    Thousand Palms10.6 mi · census-designated place
  6. 6
    Desert Hot Springs10.7 mi · city
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within California; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Palm Springs
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Palm Springs?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Riverside County. Palm Springs’s 94.5 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Palm Springs property in Upper Coachella Valley and Hills?+

No. Upper Coachella Valley and Hills is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Palm Springs boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Cathedral City as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 4.9 miles northeast of Palm Springs’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Palm Springs?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

GREAT LAND. GOOD PEOPLE.

Your land in Palm Springs.
Your next chapter.

Tell Larry G and the team what you own and what you have in mind. Start with a free property review and a straightforward conversation.

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