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2015 Map of Truckhaven

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Truckhaven
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Salton City stands at the edge of the desert, where a dense network of residential streets meets the western shoreline of the Salton Sea. This landscape is defined by the sharp contrast between the planned grid of the town and the natural, winding drainage systems of the Imperial Valley. Numerous ephemeral waterways like Amorosa Wash, Surprise Wash, and Zenas Wash cut through the terrain, illustrating the hydrological challenges of this arid region. The presence of Angel Ditch and Arroyo Salada further highlights the management of water in a basin located below sea level.

Near the settlement of Truckhaven, the topography becomes increasingly textured, leading toward Clay Point. The map captures the mid-2010s layout of this desert community, showing its ambitious street names—from China Sea Ave to Polaris Ave—many of which extend into the desert flats. This survey serves as a clear record of the intersection between human development and the unforgiving alluvial environment of the Colorado Desert.