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2018 Map of Trona West

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Argus Range terrain dominates this 2018 survey, where the high peaks of the Mojave Desert meet the industrial landscape of the Searles Valley. The settlement of Argus sits at the southern edge of the map, defined by a grid of streets including Potash Way and Plant Access Rd, reflecting the mineral extraction history of the region.

Numerous water sources are scattered across the high country, including Nadeau Springs, Mumford Springs, and Indian Joe Spring, which provided essential hydration in this arid environment. The map captures the dramatic transition from the summit of Argus Peak down through steep drainages like Moscow Canyon and Wilson Canyon toward the dry basin of Great Falls Basin. This record shows the enduring footprint of desert mining infrastructure alongside the natural spring networks of the Inyo and San Bernardino county border.