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1956 Map of Truckhaven

USGS Topo · Published 1957

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The Salton Sea dominates the eastern half of this mid-century desert landscape, with a shoreline recorded at an elevation of 235 feet below sea level in May 1956. This era reveals a stark intersection of tribal lands, military activity, and desert outpost life. To the north, the Torres Martinez Indian Reservation borders the basin, while the shoreline is occupied by the Salton Sea Test Base and its specialized Salton Sea Test Base B-1 installation. The small settlement of Truckhaven serves as a primary reference point along the Anza route, situated amidst a complex drainage system of desert washes including Palm Wash, Verde Wash, and Coral Wash. Further south, the landscape transitions into the topographic features of Clay Point and the named locality of Squeaky Springs near Arroyo Salada.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1957
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 26.7 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain