Riverside County is located in Southern California and is known for its diverse landscapes, growing communities, and important transportation routes. This detailed Riverside County map shows major cities, towns, highways, roads, rivers, parks, lakes, and other geographic features. Major communities shown include Riverside, Moreno Valley, Corona, Temecula, Murrieta, Hemet, Indio, Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Coachella, and Blythe. Interstate 10 and Interstate 215 are among the important highways displayed on the map. The map also identifies Joshua Tree National Park, Salton Sea, and nearby counties including San Bernardino, Orange, San Diego, and Imperial. Riverside County shares a border with Arizona along its eastern side. This map is useful for students, travelers, researchers, businesses, and anyone looking for a clear geographic overview of Riverside County and its surrounding areas.
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Name | County of Riverside |
| State | California |
| Country | United States |
| Founded | May 9, 1893 |
| Incorporated | N/A — counties are established rather than incorporated like cities |
| Population | 2,544,916 (2025 estimate) |
| County | Riverside |
| Area | 7,303 sq mi total; 7,209.27 sq mi land |
| Time Zone | Pacific Time (PT) |
| ZIP Codes | Approximately 99 ZIP codes |
| Area Code | 442, 760, 840, 909, 951 |
| Known For | Palm Springs, Coachella Valley, citrus industry, desert resorts, agriculture, and tourism |
| Major Airport | Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) |
| Climate | Mediterranean in western areas; hot desert in the Coachella Valley and eastern areas; cooler mountain climates |
| Nickname | RivCo (informal) |
| Major Highways | I-10, I-15, I-215, CA-60, CA-71, CA-74, CA-79, CA-86, CA-111 |
| Nearby Border | Arizona to the east; borders San Bernardino, Orange, San Diego, and Imperial counties |
| Major Attractions | Joshua Tree National Park, Palm Springs, Salton Sea, Coachella Valley, Mount San Jacinto, Lake Perris, and Temecula Valley |