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1975 Map of Palm Springs SW, 1981 Print
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1975 Map of Palm Springs SW

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

San Jacinto Peak anchors this mid-1970s orthophotoquad, which utilizes aerial imagery taken by the Soil Conservation Service to provide a detailed view of the high-altitude landscape southwest of Palm Springs. Unlike traditional topographic maps, this imagery-based study reveals the exact density of forest cover and the intricate drainage patterns of Snow Creek as they descend from the granite heights. To the south, the early footprint of mountain settlements is visible at Pine Cove and Fern Valley, showing how residential development began to thread through the timbered slopes long before the modern expansion of these resort communities. The map captures a specific moment in the environmental history of the San Jacinto Mountains, documenting the interface between the high wilderness and the emerging foothill enclaves.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1975
Date Published1981
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain