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2012 Map of Westend

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Westend
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Searles Lake dominates the eastern edge of this 2012 survey, its dry bed and industrial footprints reflecting the long history of mineral extraction in this part of the Mojave Desert. The landscape is defined by specialized settlements and industrial clusters, including Westend, South Trona, and Argus, which are connected by a network of roads like Lakeview Dr and the intersection known as The Y. The presence of Borosolvay and Skytop suggests the importance of chemical processing and isolated outposts in this arid environment.

Evidence of historical activity is seen in named features like Stephens Mine Rd, which leads into the interior toward rugged landmarks such as Fish Head Rocks. To the south, Poison Canyon cuts through the terrain, while streets like A St and E St in Argus provide a rare look at the local grid. This map records the industrial and geological character of a region where human enterprise is inextricably linked to the salt flats and minerals of the lake basin.