
The settlement of Essex serves as the primary landmark in this corner of the Mojave Desert, positioned where Essex Rd meets the diagonal path of Sunflower Springs Rd. This arid landscape is defined by the broad expanse of the Fenner Valley, which transitions into the elevated terrain of the Piute Mountains to the east. The map captures a sophisticated network of desert transit, including the Ns203: Needles To Ludlow Truck Trl and the Ns202: Sunset Trl, reflecting the region's long-standing role as a corridor for cross-desert travel.
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1942 · Amboy
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1943 · Amboy
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1943 · Essex
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Danby
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Fenner
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Needles
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Needles
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Fenner
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1956 · Essex
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1956 · Colton Well
USGS Topo · 1:62,500