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1972 Map of Dove Spring

USGS Topo · Published 1975

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Mining operations and water infrastructure dominate this Mojave Desert landscape in the early 1970s. The presence of the Los Angeles Aqueduct and the Second Los Angeles Aqueduct cutting across the eastern portion of the Indian Wells Valley illustrates the region's critical role in California's water management. Small-scale mining efforts are scattered throughout the canyons, including the San Antonio Mine, Lone Star Mine, and Granite King Mine, highlighting the area's mineral prospects. Vital water sources for travelers and miners alike are marked at Dove Spring, Butterbredt Spring, and Bird Spring. Notable local landmarks such as Bishops Claim and Graves suggest a history of prospecting and personal stories etched into the arid terrain, while a network of Jeep Trails provides access to remote reaches like Alphie Canyon and Butterbredt Canyon.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1972
Date Published1975
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain