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1956 Map of Harpers Well

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Harpers Well and the surrounding desert landscape of Imperial County are defined by a network of ephemeral watercourses and early travel routes. This mid-century topography reveals a sparsely settled region where the Old Kane Spring Road and various Jeep Trails provided the primary means of traversal across the West Mesa and into the Lower Borrego Valley. Evidence of industrial activity appears in the southwest corner near the Fish Creek Mts, where a Mining Railroad skirts the foothills. The intricate drainage patterns of San Felipe Creek and Carrizo Wash dominate the terrain, illustrating how water—even when seasonal—dictated the placement of points like Salk and Cris. The eastern boundary is marked by the rising elevation of the Superstition Hills, creating a stark transition from the flat basin floors to the uplifted desert ridges.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1977
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain