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1953 Map of Tidwell 2 SW, 1954 Print
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1953 Map of Tidwell 2 SW

USGS Topo · Published 1954

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The San Rafael Desert occupies this 1953 preliminary study, revealing a landscape defined by dramatic shifts in elevation and hydraulic drainage. The eastern portion of the sheet is dominated by an arid plateau, where the Water Well (Aband'd) suggests the historical challenges of sustaining life or livestock in this environment. To the west, the topography breaks sharply into a series of steep ridges and cliffs, where drainage features like Straight Wash and Iron Wash have carved distinct paths through the sediment. Produced from aerial photographs taken in 1952, this map documents the area's natural state before further modern development, focusing on the intricate network of seasonal waterways like Breasewood Draw that channel water from the high ridges down into the desert floor.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1954
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 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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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain