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1990 Map of Palomas Mountains SE

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Palomas Mountains SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Tank Mountains and the Palomas Mountains anchor this arid landscape in Yuma County, illustrating the resource extraction and desert management of the late 20th century. The northwestern corner is densely marked by mining activity, including numerous prospects, mine shafts, and an adit, indicating a history of exploration for minerals among the peaks. These industrial markings contrast with the open expanse of the Palomas Plain, which dominates the central portion of the quadrangle.

Water management is central to human presence here, evidenced by Hoodoo Wash and several vital points like Snyders Well and a WT Well. In the southeast, a Levee and a dedicated Landing Strip suggest localized development or specialized operations within this remote corridor. The inclusion of a Guzzler further highlights wildlife or livestock support in an area where seasonal washes and engineered wells provide the only relief from the dry terrain.