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1988 Map of Clyde

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Clyde
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Pilot Knob Mesa dominates this 1988 provisional survey of the Colorado Desert, revealing a landscape defined by sharp elevation shifts and arid drainage systems. The small settlement of Clyde sits along a primary corridor of travel, while the southwestern corner is consumed by the shifting topography of the Sand Dunes. This era of mapping shows a region utilized for both resource exploration and remote transit, evidenced by several scattered prospects and a lonely Landing Strip positioned in the northern reaches.

Water management and natural runoff are traced through features like Indian Wash and designated Wells, which provided critical points of reference in the high-heat environment. The presence of a Dike and the botanical marker of Cholla indicate human efforts to navigate and stabilize this desert terrain during the late twentieth century. This map serves as a detailed record of Imperial County's back-country geography before modern changes altered these traditional routes.