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1952 Map of Palen Mountains, 1962 Print
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1952 Map of Palen Mountains

USGS Topo · Published 1962

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Chuckwalla Valley dominates this 1952 topographical study of the Colorado Desert, revealing a landscape shaped by arid drainage and early aviation infrastructure. The Parker Highway cuts through the western edge, providing access to the Coxcomb Landing Strip and the isolated Circle E Ranch. To the south, the vast Palen Dry Lake sits as a prominent basin, flanked by extensive Sand Dunes that characterize the floor of the valley.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1952
Date Published1962
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.6 x 20.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain