Ocotillo Wells serves as the primary outpost in this arid landscape, situated at the junction of the Borrego Springs Rd and the Old Kane Springs Rd. The town's layout, including streets like Split Mountain Rd, centers around the Ocotillo Airport and the nearby Benson Lake. This region of San Diego County is defined by its complex drainage network, where numerous washes such as Rainbow Wash, Palo Verde Wash, and Fault Wash dissect the terrain of the Borrego Badlands. To the west, the prominent elevations of Borrego Mountain—comprised of West Butte and East Butte—rise above the Borrego Valley. The map details the transition into the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, identifying specific natural landmarks like The Slot and the Cactus Garden, which highlight the distinct geomorphology and flora of the Colorado Desert at the start of the 21st century.
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1904 · Indio
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1931 · Vallecito
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1939 · Borrego
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1941 · Clark Lake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1942 · Barrel Spring
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1942 · Agua Dulce
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1942 · Clark Lake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1942 · Borego
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Vallecito
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1944 · Agua Dulce
USGS Topo · 1:62,500