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2015 Map of Picacho Peak

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Picacho Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Picacho Peak rises above a desert landscape defined by a complex network of ephemeral drainages and deep ravines in this part of Imperial County. The terrain transitions from the elevations of Bear Canyon toward the Cargo Muchacho Mountains in the southwest, revealing a topography dominated by erosion-carved washes. Watercourses like Gatuna Wash, White Wash, and Picacho Wash illustrate the natural drainage patterns that have shaped this arid environment over millennia.

Evidence of modern access appears via Barney Oldfield Rd along the southern edge and Arturos Bridge to the east. These features, along with landmarks such as Pebble Mtn, provide essential orientation points within a largely undeveloped region. The map captures the intersection of natural geographic formations and the sparse infrastructure required to navigate this portion of the California desert during the early twenty-first century.