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2018 Map of Hayfield

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Hayfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Chiriaco Summit serves as a primary waypoint in this desert landscape, situated along the southern edge of the Joshua Tree National Park boundary. The map illustrates a region defined by massive infrastructure and natural barriers, where the Colorado River Aqueduct traverses the terrain, disappearing into the Hayfield Tunnel Number One and Hayfield Tunnel Number Two. This engineering feat is supported by the small settlement of Hayfield and the Julian Hinds Pump Plant Airstrip, highlighting the critical role of water management in the California desert.

To the north and south, the topography rises into the Eagle Mountains and the Orocopia Mountains, respectively. These ranges frame the broad Chuckwalla Valley and the Maniobra Valley, providing a clear view of the complex drainages like Cholla Wash and Red-Butte Wash that cut through the arid flats. This survey documents the intersection of modern logistics and protected wilderness in the early 21st century.