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2018 Map of Chloride

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Chloride
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Chloride sits at the foot of the Cerbat Mountains, where the high desert terrain meets the Sacramento Valley. This survey documents a landscape defined by significant elevation changes, from the alluvial plains of the Mojave Desert to the heights of Cherum Peak and Packsaddle Mtn. The town’s history is reflected in the surrounding topography, with labels like Silver Hill and the Chloride Cem marking the local community's footprint.

Drainage patterns are heavily detailed, showing the network of ephemeral watercourses like Tennessee Wash, Big Wash, and Putman Wash that carve through the canyons. The map also records several local springs, including Lucky Boy Spring and Smoker Spring, which are critical water sources in this arid environment. Roads such as Old Lode Rd and the Cherum Peak Trail suggest a long history of mining and exploration throughout the rugged Vock Canyon area.