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1954 Map of Red Hill

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Red Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

The Chocolate Mountains and Trigo Mountains define this arid landscape, where the confluence of several major drainage systems like McAllister Wash and Indian Wash shaped the 1950s terrain. This region was a critical area for post-war military and conservation efforts, containing both the Yuma Test Station and the Imperial National Wildlife Refuge.

Resource extraction is evidenced by the presence of the Annie Mine and scattered Prospect sites along the eastern foothills. The map reveals a complex network of Jeep Trails and a Mine Road that navigate the desert flats between the Castle Dome Mountains and Midland Mountains. Topographical landmarks such as Red Hill, Trip Mtn, and Los Angeles Butte provide sharp vertical contrast to the sprawling desert floor.