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1994 Map of Coso Junction

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Coso Junction
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

Rose Valley serves as a critical infrastructure corridor in this 1994 revision, dominated by the winding path of the Los Angeles Aqueduct. This engineering marvel is supported by a series of Gaging Stations, a Power House, and a Radio Facility Surge Tank, illustrating the complex water management system required to move resources through the arid California landscape. The settlement pattern is sparse but distinct, featuring small hubs like Coso Junction, Dunmovin, and Rose Spring clustered along the valley floor near the primary transport artery.

To the east, the map detail transitions into the high-security boundaries of the China Lake Naval Weapons Center, while the western edge is defined by the steep rises of the Inyo National Forest. Notable topographic features such as Portuguese Bench and Haiwee Ridge frame the valley, which is also marked by industrial activity including several Open Pit Mines and a Shaft located near the base of the ridges.