1992 Map of Frink NW

About this map

The Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range dominates the eastern landscape of this 1990s desert survey, where military operations meet the harsh topography of the Chocolate Mountains. In the valley below, the Coachella Canal serves as a critical lifeline, engineered with a series of Siphons and a protective Levee system to manage water flow through this arid environment. This map illustrates the intersection of heavy industry, recreation, and defense, from the Mining Railroad and various Quarries to the concentrated settlements at Hot Mineral Spa and several Mobile Home Parks. Grounded in a low-elevation basin where the Sea-Level mark is recorded alongside a BM -192 benchmark, the region demonstrates the extreme geographical transition from the basin floor to the high-elevation training ranges.