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1957 Map of Carrizo Mtn

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Carrizo Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Anza-Borrego Desert State Park occupies the western portion of this 1957 survey, where the rugged topography of the Carrizo Mountains meets the stark Carrizo Badlands. This arid landscape is defined by its complex drainage systems, including Fossil Canyon and Carrizo Creek, which reveal the erosive forces shaping the Imperial County desert. The map captures a moment when the northern sector was designated as the Carrizo Impact Area Naval Reservation, highlighting the military's use of remote desert terrain for training during the mid-20th century.

Transportation through this difficult environment is anchored by the Imperial Highway, marked by the Imperial Highway Monument. A solitary settlement at Leckie and a nearby Gravel Pit suggest the sparse human footprint in an area otherwise dominated by high peaks like Carrizo Mtn VABM 2408. The survey provides a clear view of the San Diego Co Imperial Co border as it cuts through the mountains and washes.