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1954 Map of Turtle Mountains, 1955 Print
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1954 Map of Turtle Mountains

USGS Topo · Published 1955

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Mohawk Spring and several remote water sources define the survival infrastructure of this desert terrain, mapped just after the mid-century. The Turtle Mountains dominate the central landscape, acting as a natural divide between the north-sloping Chemehuevi Valley and the southern reaches of Vidal Valley. For those tracing early desert travel or mineral exploration, the map identifies isolated outposts such as Martins Well, Johnsons Well, and Carsons Wells. Scattered evidence of small-scale mining persists in the form of a Shaft and various Prospects and Tunnels, indicating the enduring search for resources in these arid peaks. The presence of these named wells and springs highlights how specific geodetic points like VABM Peak 4311 and the prominent Mopah Peaks served as critical landmarks for navigation and land management before more modern infrastructure arrived.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1955
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62500
Physical Dimensions17.2 x 20.7 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain