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1957 Map of Painted Gorge

USGS Topo · Published 1979

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The Old Overland Stage Route cuts across this landscape, tracing a historical transportation corridor through the Yuha Desert. In the mid-20th century, this area served significant military and industrial purposes, as evidenced by the Recovery Parachute Test Range and the Carrizo Impact Area. A complex network of drainage systems including Coyote Wash and Palm Canyon Wash defines the lowlands, while the Coyote Mountains and the colorful Painted Gorge provide prominent topographic relief. The map also records the transit history of the region, featuring the Arizona and San Diego Eastern route and a Mining Railroad leading toward multiple Gravel Pits. These features reflect a period where the desert was utilized for both infrastructure testing and resource extraction.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1957
Date Published1979
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain