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1954 Map of Rice

USGS Topo · Published 1955

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The desert landscape of the California interior is defined here by the industrial and military infrastructure that sustains transit through its arid basins. Rice serves as a central hub, situated at the junction of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad and the Colorado River Aqueduct. South of the settlement, the vast Rice Air Base and its airfield dominate Rice Valley, reflecting the strategic importance of the region during the mid-century. The terrain transitions from the high peaks of the Turtle Mountains, where Horn Peak rises above the Virginia May Mine, down to the shifting sands of Vidal Valley. Small outposts like Sablon and Freda trace the rail line, while isolated water sources such as Horn Spring and Priests Well mark the traditional waypoints across the Sand dunes and alluvial fans of the Arica Mountains.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1955
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62500
Physical Dimensions16.6 x 20.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain