1988 Map of Frink NE

About this map

The Chocolate Mountains dominate this 1988 landscape, where rugged desert terrain transitions into a strictly controlled military zone. Large portions of the map are designated as an Aerial Gunnery Range, reflecting the area's mid-century role in aviation training. In the southwest corner, the infrastructure of the Coachella Canal provides a stark contrast to the surrounding arid environment, including a marked Siphon and a protective Dike. This survey also documents local industrial activity with a Rock Quarry located near the boundary between Riverside and Imperial counties. The map's sparse network of 4wd tracks underscores the isolation of this corner of the California desert during the late 1980s.