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1992 Map of Kane Spring

Name: 1992 Topographic Map of Kane Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

Kane Spring and the Elmore Desert Ranch anchor this arid landscape within the Imperial Valley, where the harsh desert meets complex irrigation engineering. The northern edge of the map is dominated by the Salton Sea, recorded at 228 feet below sea level. This topography highlights the extreme nature of the California basin, where San Felipe Creek winds toward the salt-laden sink.

Strategic land use is evident in the sprawling U S Naval Air Facility located amongst the Superstition Hills, a rugged area of varying elevation. The map meticulously documents the essential water management systems required for desert survival and agriculture, including the Trifolium Extension and various drainage features like Drain 22. Historic transit is represented by the Old Kane Spring Road, providing a glimpse into the early connective routes of Imperial County.