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1953 Map of Palo Verde Mts.

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Palo Verde Mts.
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Palo Verde Peak anchors this mid-century desert landscape, where the rugged topography of the Palo Verde Mountains and the Mule Mountains meets the wide, dry basin of Milpitas Wash. Surveyed by the U.S. Geological Survey and finalized under Governor Goodwin J. Knight, the map reveals a remote expanse of southeastern California defined by seasonal water sources like Wileys Well and Clapp Spring.

Mineral interest is evident near the Geode Beds and scattered prospects, suggesting the region's appeal to rockhounds and miners during the post-war era. Infrastructure is sparse, primarily consisting of desert tracks such as Army Road and Niland Rannels Road that trace the arid terrain. The map also delineates a portion of the Naval Reservation along the western boundary, reflecting the military presence in the Colorado Desert during this period.