1971 Map of Savahia Peak NW

About this map

The Chemehuevi Valley defines the landscape of this 1971 survey, showing a vast arid basin transitioning into the Turtle Mountains to the southwest. This desert terrain is etched by the broad path of Chemehuevi Wash and the smaller Gary Wash, illustrating a drainage pattern characteristic of the Mojave region. The map reveals the infrastructure of desert travel and water management through labels like Water Tank Well and various benchmark locations such as Friga 1164. Human passage through this area is marked by the presence of U.S. Route 95 and several primitive Jeep Trails that snake through the desert floor and foothills. The southwestern corner of the quadrangle highlights the higher elevations near Malapais, providing a detailed look at the interface between the low valley and the volcanic landforms of the nearby peaks.