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1956 Map of Truckhaven

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Truckhaven
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

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Salton Sea dominates the northeastern corner of this desert landscape, recorded here during the mid-1950s. The shoreline is marked by a notable elevation of 235 feet below sea level, reflecting the unique terminal lake environment of the Imperial Valley. Military and industrial interests are evident through the Salton Sea Test Base and its specialized B-1 unit along the coast, while several Oil Test Wells inland point to era-specific exploration efforts.

Drainage patterns across the arid terrain are defined by numerous washes, including Palm Wash, Anza Verde Wash, and Iberia Wash, all descending toward the basin. Small focal points of human activity and desert transit appear at Truckhaven and the descriptively named Squeaky Springs. To the north, the boundary of the Torres Martinez Indian Reservation reaches into the gravel-strewn washes, illustrating the intersection of tribal lands and geological study.