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1983 Map of Palen Lake
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1983 Map of Palen Lake

USGS Topo · Published 1983

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Palen Mountains dominate the eastern edge of this arid landscape, rising sharply above the expansive basin floors. This 1983 provisional map documents a transition point between two desert corridors, with the Chuckawalla Valley to the south and the Palen Valley stretching northward. The area is characterized by vast stretches of Sand Dunes and the remnants of hydrological activity, most notably the central Dry Lake bed. A network of ephemeral drainages, labeled as Dry Wash, underscores the seasonal nature of water movement in this portion of Riverside County. The sparse collection of labels reflects an environment defined by its natural topography rather than human settlement, preserving the state of the California desert before more modern developments or conservation designations altered the management of these public lands.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1983
Date Published1983
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.5 x 26.8 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain