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2022 Map of Little Picacho Peak

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Little Picacho Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Little Picacho Peak and the high ridges of the Chocolate Mountains dominate this arid landscape in Imperial County. The terrain transitions from the jagged elevations of the mountains down into the lower elevations of the Copper Basin, where geological formations create a complex network of dry drainage systems. Along the eastern edge, the topography descends toward the Colorado River basin, marked by the presence of Ferguson Lake and the sharp turn of Precipice Bend.

Infrastructure is sparse, consisting primarily of Ferguson Rd, which tracks through the eastern corridor. This modern topographic study illustrates the hydrological patterns of the desert, where seasonal drainage is defined by Ferguson Wash and Senator Wash. The map clearly delineates the Public Land Survey System grids, showing the township and range boundaries that organize this largely undeveloped government-managed territory.