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2021 Map of Trona East

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Trona East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Trona and the adjacent settlement of Pioneer Point sit at the western edge of this desert landscape, where industrial activity and residential life meet the arid expanse of Searles Valley. The map reveals a community defined by its proximity to the mineral wealth of the region, with infrastructure like Trona Airport and numerous haul roads such as Stockwell Mine Rd and Standard Mine Rd leading into the surrounding heights. To the east, the Slate Range rises sharply, cut by dramatic features like Goff Canyon and Bundy Canyon, while Manly Pass offers a transit point through the high terrain.

The northern reaches of Searles Valley dominate the central basin, transitioning into the Mojave Desert and the eastern slopes of the Argus Range. Evidence of mining history and geological interest is scattered throughout, from the Trona Reef to Point of Rocks near the town center. The network of streets in Trona, including Athol St and Telescope Ave, provides a clear view of the town's grid positioned just above the valley floor.