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2012 Map of Cactus Peak

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Cactus Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

China Lake Naval Weapons Ctr dominates this section of the High Desert, indicating the significant military presence and restricted land use in Inyo County during the early 21st century. The landscape is defined by its geothermal and volcanic characteristics, most notably at the Coso Hot Springs and the nearby Devils Kitchen, where thermal activity has long been a focal point for the region. These natural features sit within the broader Coso Range, a territory marked by distinct peaks and basins.

Elevated terrain features such as Cactus Peak and Sugarloaf Mountain rise above the surrounding drainage systems, including the Coso Wash and Haiwee Spring. The map captures a transition from the high-altitude Upper Cactus Flat to the complex networks of washes and desert roads. This documentation serves as a precise record of the federal boundary lines and geothermal landmarks of this secluded portion of the California desert.