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1953 Map of Chuckwalla Spring, 1954 Print
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1953 Map of Chuckwalla Spring

USGS Topo · Published 1954

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The Chuckwalla Mts and Chocolate Mountains dominate this California desert landscape, defined by mid-century military activity and ancient travel corridors. The sheet prominently features the Aerial Gunnery Range and a sprawling Naval Reservation Boundary, indicating the area's strategic importance during the 1950s. Historic transport routes cross the arid terrain, including the legendary Butterfield Stage Route and the Ehrenberg Road, which connect isolated water sources like Chuckwalla Spring and Indian Well. Resource extraction is evident through the presence of various mines, most notably the Pegleg Mine located near the southern boundary. The map illustrates a harsh environment where movement was dictated by topographical breaks like Graham Pass and Salvation Pass, following the natural drainage of features such as Milpitas Wash and Arroyo Seco.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1954
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62500
Physical Dimensions16.6 x 20.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain