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1990 Map of Quartzsite

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

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Quartzsite appears in this 1990 provisional survey as a growing desert hub defined by its network of ephemeral watercourses and local landmarks. The town center is marked by several trailer parks, a Golf Course, and a Landing Strip, reflecting its development as a winter destination. To the west of the main settlement, the Hi Jolly Cem stands as a notable historical point, commemorating a unique chapter of local lore.

To the south, the landscape shifts toward the slopes of Granite Mountain, where numerous Prospects and a Mine Shaft indicate a history of mineral exploration in the surrounding desert. The terrain is deeply etched by various drainage systems, including Tyson Wash and Scaddan Wash, which converge near the town's corporate boundary. Small-scale infrastructure like a Footbridge and several Water Tanks are scattered throughout the quadrangle, illustrating the practicalities of settlement in this arid environment.