Loading map...

2012 Map of Salton

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Salton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The vast expanse of the Salton Sea dominates this 2012 survey, illustrating the shoreline along the northeastern edge of the basin. The map focuses on a thin strip of development and recreational infrastructure squeezed between the water and the rising terrain to the east. Several designated recreation areas are clustered here, including Betz Beach, Mecca Beach Campground, and Corvina Beach Campground. These sites, along with the settlement at Salton Beach, represent the primary points of access and habitation in this desert environment.

Surface transportation is largely defined by the corridor following the coast, where local landmarks like Via Mirage and Line Rd provide the only significant terrestrial markers. The map serves as a precise record of the shoreline's position in the early 21st century, capturing the specific footprints of the Salton community and its surrounding beach facilities during this period of environmental transition.