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1952 Map of Sidewinder Well

USGS Topo · Published 1961

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Chuckwalla Valley dominates this arid landscape, flanked by the Palen Mountains to the north and the Chuckwalla Mountains to the south. In the early 1950s, this desert corridor was a nexus of infrastructure and resource extraction, as evidenced by the Pipe Line and Diversion Dike cutting across the valley floor. Near the southern peaks, the Aztec Mines and its associated Aztec Mines Reservoir represent the area's mineral interests, while the Sidewinder Well provides a vital water point in the western reaches. The transition from active mining to regional transport is visible through a network of desert tracks, including Corn Springs Road and Niland Blythe Road, and the presence of an Airway Beacon for early aviation. Large ephemeral features like Palen Dry Lake and Ford Dry Lake define the hydrology of this rugged Riverside County basin.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1952
Date Published1961
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.6 x 20.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain