The Chocolate Mountains dominate the northern terrain of this quadrangle, presenting a complex network of high desert ridges and ephemeral washes. This landscape is bisected by the prominent administrative boundary separating Riverside Co and Imperial Co. The southern portion of the map transitions into the lower desert floor, where the engineered path of the Coachella Canal provides a stark contrast to the surrounding arid environment. This vital water artery is paralleled by the Coachella Canal Rd, which serves as the primary corridor for access and maintenance along the waterway. The map provides a precise look at the township and range survey system, including t8s r13e and t9s r14e, illustrating how public lands were partitioned in this corner of the California desert during the early 21st century.
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1940 · Frink
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1940 · Iris Pass
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1940 · Canyon Spring
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Canyon Spring
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1944 · Chuckwalla Mountains
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1944 · Frink
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1945 · Iris Pass
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Salton Sea
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Salton Sea
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Frink NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000