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1971 Map of Vidal Junction

USGS Topo · Published 1973

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Vidal Junction serves as a critical desert crossroads in the eastern Mojave, anchored by its Plant Quarantine Station and the intersection of major transit lines. The 1971 landscape is defined by the massive infrastructure of the Colorado River Aqueduct, which cuts across the terrain with a series of siphons. To the south, the settlement of Vidal sits along the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad, marking a point of transition into the broad Vidal Valley. The map reveals a network of desert mobility, from the established Chambers Well Road to various Jeep Trails and a local Landing Strip, illustrating how industrial water transport and rail logistics shaped this corner of San Bernardino County during the early 1970s.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1971
Date Published1973
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions21.5 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain