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1988 Map of Cottonwood Basin, 1995 Print
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1988 Map of Cottonwood Basin

USGS Topo · Published 1995

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The Colorado River Aqueduct defines the central axis of this landscape, carving through the desert with an intricate system of Siphon Tunnels, dikes, and pipelines. This infrastructure is essential to the region's mid-century development, punctuated by the Cactus City Rest Area and nearby Sewage Disposal Ponds that support desert travel. To the north, the terrain rises into the Cottonwood Mountains and the Little San Bernardino Mountains, where the boundary of the Joshua Tree National Monument Wilderness protects a high-relief environment of seasonal drainages like Pinkham Wash. The southern portion transitions into the broad Shavers Valley, where the land drops toward the Mecca Hills and the deep incision of Painted Canyon. Notable landmarks such as Cottonwood Spring and various Radio Towers highlight the intersection of natural water sources and modern communications in this arid corridor.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1988
Date Published1995
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions21.5 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain