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2002 Map of Hayfield

Name: 2002 Topographic Map of Hayfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2004
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2004

About this map

Chuckwalla Valley serves as a critical infrastructure corridor in this 2002 survey of the Colorado Desert. The landscape is defined by the convergence of the Eagle Mountains, Orocopia Mountains, and Chocolate Mountains. At the heart of the valley, an underground pipeline and a pumping station support the regional water network, while small settlements like Hayfield and Chiriaco Summit provide isolated outposts along the primary thoroughfare.

The northern reaches of the map include the protected expanse of Joshua Tree National Park and the Joshua Tree Wilderness, contrasting with the high-impact military presence to the south. The Aerial Gunnery Range occupies a significant portion of the Chocolate Mountains, marked by a distinct military reservation boundary. Historical transportation routes are evident in the Bradshaw Trail and the local railroad, illustrating the area's ongoing importance for both transit and national defense.