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1998 Map of Kane Spring NW

Name: 1998 Topographic Map of Kane Spring NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2002
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

Salton City and its surrounding desert landscape are captured here in a period of significant recreational and military usage in Imperial County. The northern edge of the map shows the planned grid of the city, adjacent to the Salton Sea Airport, while the southern expanse is dominated by the Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area. This terrain is characterized by a series of ephemeral drainage systems including Arroyo Salada, Surprise Wash, and Tarantula Wash, illustrating the hydrologic patterns of the Colorado Desert.

Evidence of the region's specialized utility is found in the Salton Sea Test Base and landmarks like the Flowing Well and Spring (Alkali). The presence of extensive Sand Dunes and a protective Levee system underscores the constant environmental management required in this low-elevation basin. This map serves as a detailed record of the infrastructure and natural features that define the western shores of the Salton Sea.