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2002 Map of Quartz Peak

Name: 2002 Topographic Map of Quartz Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2004
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2004

About this map

The Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range dominates the western landscape of this Imperial County desert, demarcated by a prominent Military Reservation Boundary. This arid terrain is defined by its deep mining history, evidenced by numerous prospects and the established Paymaster Mine. Natural water sources, critical for survival and industry in this environment, are specifically identified at Midway Well, Arrowhead Spring, and the Peter Kane Water Hole.

While largely unpopulated, the settlement at Imperial Gables stands near the base of the Chocolate Mountains. The map details a complex geological and industrial character through features like the Old Channel Mine Shaft and the Gold Basin. The presence of a Substation and various trails cutting through Peter Kane Mountain and Black Mountain illustrates the infrastructure required to manage this vast utility and military landscape in the early 21st century.