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1992 Map of Kane Spring NW

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

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

Salton City stands at the northern edge of this arid landscape, where the grid of desert development meets the expansive drainage systems of the Imperial Valley. The area is defined by its water-carved topography, with seasonal channels like Arroyo Salada, Surprise Wash, and Tule Wash snaking through the terrain. The presence of the Salton Sea Test Base and the Salton Sea Airport highlights the mid-century industrial and military utility of this desert region, while a long Levee provides a stark man-made boundary against the natural washes.

Outdoor recreation and military history converge here, as seen in the large footprint of the Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area and the secluded Flowing Well. This 1990s revision captures the balance between the planned community at the sea's edge and the surrounding Sand Dunes, providing a clear record of the infrastructure supporting both civilian and government operations in this distinct corner of California.