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1943 Map of Coxcomb Mountains

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

Joshua Tree National Monument dominates the northwestern portion of this 1940s landscape, protecting the transition between the high desert and the Pinto Basin. This wartime survey, mapped by the Army Map Service, documents a sparsely populated but strategically important corridor in the Colorado Desert. The Colorado River Aqueduct is visible as it traverses the arid landscape, representing a massive feat of hydraulic engineering essential for Southern California's growth. To the southeast, the Chuckwalla Valley opens up, anchored by the CAA Intermediate Landing Field and the Parker Dam Highway, reflecting the region's role in mid-century aviation and transit. The survey provides topographic detail for the Coxcomb Mountains and Eagle Mountains, recording a wilderness before the era of intensive desert development.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1943
Date Published1956
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.6 x 20.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain