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1963 Map of Coxcomb Mountains, 1965 Print
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1963 Map of Coxcomb Mountains

USGS Topo · Published 1965

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Eagle Mountain Mine dominates the western desert landscape, where industrial infrastructure meets the protected wilderness of Joshua Tree National Monument. This 1963 field-checked survey reveals the complex engineering required to support human presence and industry in the arid Chuckwalla Valley, most notably the massive Colorado River Aqueduct snaking across the basin through a series of Siphons. The settlement of Eagle Mountain is shown with its supporting facilities, including a Landing Strip, Sewage Disposal, and the specialized Eagle Mountain Railroad used for hauling ore. Natural drainage patterns like Pinto Wash and Big Wash contrast with man-made features like the Tailings Pond and various Gravel Pits, illustrating the era's intensive resource extraction and water management efforts in the eastern Eagle Mountains.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1963
Date Published1965
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.6 x 20.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain