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1998 Map of Frink NW

Name: 1998 Topographic Map of Frink NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2002
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2002

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The Chocolate Mountains dominate the eastern landscape of this desert sheet, their eastern slopes designated as a military Aerial Gunnery Range. Along the valley floor, the Coachella Canal cuts a sharp line through the arid terrain, supported by a network of Siphons and protective Levees that manage the flow of water across this low-lying basin. The map reveals a specific desert economy centered on recreation and resource extraction, notably the Hot Mineral Spa and several Mobile Home Parks that cluster near the water infrastructure.

Industrial activity is scattered throughout the base of the mountains, indicated by numerous Quarries, a Gravel Pit, and various Mining operations. The presence of a Railroad and a long-distance Pipeline running through the flatlands emphasizes the region's role as a transit corridor. Natural water sources like Salt Creek and isolated Springs contrast with the heavy engineering of the canal, marking the boundary between the natural desert and human efforts to reclaim it.