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1963 Map of Ogilby

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Ogilby
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

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The Cargo Muchacho Mts dominate this Colorado Desert landscape, a region defined by early twentieth-century mining and modern irrigation engineering. Extensive mining activity is documented through numerous named shafts and sites including the Golden Cross Mine, American Girl Mine, and the Padre Madre Mine, centered around the Hedges (Site) and its associated Hedges Cem. These industrial operations are situated northeast of Ogilby, a key stop along the Southern Pacific railroad line which cuts diagonally across the Pilot Knob Mesa.

Water infrastructure is prominent at the base of the mountains and across the East Mesa, where the All American Canal and Coachella Canal represent the massive mid-century efforts to reclaim this arid terrain for agriculture. Other small settlements like Cactus and Clyde appear as modest sidings along the rail corridor, while the Gold Rock Ranch and a remote Landing Strip suggest the area's isolation during this 1960s survey period.