
The Little Chuckwalla Mountains dominate the northern landscape of this desert terrain, where historical prospecting and sparse water sources define the human footprint. Recorded in the late 1980s, the map reveals a rugged geography marked by numerous prospects and specialized geologic features like the Geode Beds in the southern reaches. The boundary between Riverside Co and Imperial Co bisects the region, which is navigated by the distinctive Trans Line corridor. Vital water points, essential for any desert activity, are located at Chuckwalla Spring and Pegleg Well, illustrating the limited but critical infrastructure found in the Black Hills area.
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3 editions found
1942 · Blythe
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1952 · Mc Coy Spring
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1952 · Sidewinder Well
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Palo Verde Mountains
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Chuckwalla Spring
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Salton Sea
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Salton Sea
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Salton Sea
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1963 · Salton Sea
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1965 · Salton Sea
USGS Topo · 1:250,000