1956 Map of Kane Spring NW

About this map

The Salton Sea Test Base occupies the eastern edge of this landscape, reflecting the mid-century military presence in the Colorado Desert. The topography is defined by an intricate network of desert drainages, including Arroyo Salada and Surprise Wash, which flow toward the Salton Sink. Significant portions of the terrain sit below Sea Level, a geographic reality that shapes the hydrology of the area. Water sources are sparse but critical, evidenced by the Artesian Well and the Spring (Alkali) located in the northern reaches. The survey also traces various Jeep Trails and Levees that navigate around shifting Sand Dunes, showing how human infrastructure adapted to the volatile desert floor. Notable landmarks like VABM Soda 216 provide fixed points among the eroding banks of Tule Wash and Campbell Wash.