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1987 Map of Victory Pass

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Victory Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The Eagle Mountain Mine dominates the northern reaches of this desert landscape, revealing a massive industrial footprint carved into the Eagle Mountains. The adjacent settlement of Eagle Mountain is documented with its residential blocks and the Eagle Mountain Sch, serving the workforce of the iron ore operation. Infrastructure tailored to this arid environment is prominent, including the Eagle Mountain Pumping Plant, a Landing Strip, and specialized water management features like the Silt Trap and Sewage Disposal Ponds.

Southward, the terrain transitions into the Chuckwalla Valley, where the land is defined by natural drainage patterns such as Big Wash and the narrow crossing at Victory Pass. The presence of several Prospect sites and a Gaging Station suggests ongoing geological exploration and water monitoring. Primary access is facilitated by Kaiser Road, which connects the industrial hub to the broader valley floor during this era of late 20th-century mining activity.