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2021 Map of Tortuga, 2021 Print
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2021 Map of Tortuga

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Tortuga serves as a lone point of reference in this arid expanse of the Imperial Valley, where the managed flow of the Coachella Canal meets the natural drainage of Mammoth Wash. The landscape is defined by the stark transition from the shifting sands of the Algodones Dunes to the uplifted peaks of the Chocolate Mountains, linked by the high point at Salvation Pass. This map illustrates the vital infrastructure required to navigate the low desert, showing the alignment of the Coachella Canal Rd and the Niland-Glamis Rd as they traverse the East Mesa. Researchers can trace the intersection of water management and desert transportation, observing how these engineered routes follow the natural contours of the valley floor.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed2021
Date Published2021
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions24 x 29 inches

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

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain