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1956 Map of Colton Well, 1958 Print
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1956 Map of Colton Well

USGS Topo · Published 1958

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The Clipper Mountains and Colton Hills anchor this 1950s survey of the Mojave's arid interior, where survival depended entirely on a network of isolated springs and man-made wells. Resource extraction is a primary theme of the landscape, evidenced by the Silver King Mine in the northwest and the Goldhammer Mine near the southern peaks. These sites, along with various unnamed prospects and shafts, suggest a mid-century period of prospecting and small-scale mineral development.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1958
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.6 x 20.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain