The topography of Moreno Valley is characterized by a relatively flat and gently sloping valley floor surrounded by prominent topographical uplifts.
* **Highest Point:** Box Springs Mountain, dominating the northwestern skyline, reaches elevations of over 3,000 feet (914 m) above sea level. * **Lowest Point:** The southwestern valley floor near the Perris border, at approximately 1,400 feet (426 m). * **Hills and Mountains:** The Badlands to the east provide a rugged, hilly terrain characterized by deep ravines and eroded canyons. * **Valleys and Plains:** The central and southern portions of the city consist of expansive plains historically used for dryland farming, now heavily developed into residential and commercial tracts.