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2015 Map of Harpers Well

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Harpers Well
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Harpers Well stands as a focal point in this arid landscape of western Imperial County, where desert washes and wide basins define the terrain. The topography is dominated by the ephemeral drainage systems of San Felipe Cr and the wide Carrizo Wash, which carry runoff from the higher elevations toward the Imperial Valley and West Mesa. These drainage patterns are central to understanding the historical water access and movement through this part of the Colorado Desert.

Elevated landmarks like the Fish Creek Mountains and the Superstition Hills provide distinct geological boundaries to the Lower Borrego Valley. This survey captures the region's character as an expansive desert floor crossed by seasonal watercourses like Fish Cr Wash and Tarantula Wash. The map meticulously details the intersection of these natural features with the established section lines of the Public Land Survey System, illustrating how human-defined boundaries were laid over this unforgiving environment.