2018 Map of Quartz Peak

About this map

Chocolate Mountains dominates the landscape of this Imperial County desert terrain, where early 21st-century topography highlights the importance of water and passage. The presence of Peter Kane Water Hole and the drainage of Indian Wash illustrate the scarce hydrological features essential for navigation and survival in this arid region. High points such as Quartz Peak, Peter Kane Mtn, and Black Mtn provide significant landmarks for survey and orientation. Human infrastructure is minimal, represented by the unpaved routes of Black Mountain Rd and Indian Pass Rd, which converge near Indian Pass. This 2018 survey captures the primitive nature of these desert corridors, marking the enduring topography of the Public Land Survey System grids before they give way to the more developed areas of the Colorado Desert.