1988 Map of Superior Valley
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1988 Map of Superior Valley

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Naval Weapons Center operations dominate this high-desert landscape in the late 1980s, where military infrastructure meets the natural basin of Superior Valley. The presence of a Lookout Tower and Heliport alongside a network of 4wd tracks indicates the strategic use of this arid terrain for defense testing and monitoring. To the south, a large depression characterizes the valley floor, terminating at the intermittent waters of Superior Lake. Water sources remain vital markers in this environment, including the isolated Indian Spring to the north and the documented location of Seaburgs Well, which appears here as a dry site. The map reflects the specialized land use within the Naval Reservation Boundary, where technical surveillance and remote operations are established far from civilian settlements.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1988
Date Published1988
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.


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