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2018 Map of Talc City Hills

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Talc City Hills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Talc City Hills and the northwestern edge of the Mojave Desert define this desert landscape in Inyo County. This 2018 survey illustrates a complex network of arid-land transport routes, including Saline Valley Rd and Olancha Darwin Rd, which provide access through the varying elevations of the Coso Range and Black Rock Canyon. The northeastern corner of the map reaches into Death Valley National Park, where the Saline Valley Alt Rte skirts the high ground.

Water is a rare and vital feature in this environment, represented by Black Springs and the ephemeral drainage of Lucky Jim Wash. The map details the transition from the broad expanse of Lower Centennial Flat to prominent landmarks such as Eagle Point, offering researchers a clear view of the modern infrastructure and natural topography that continues to shape this corner of the California desert.