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1971 Map of Whale Mtn

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Whale Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The Colorado River defines the border between California and Arizona in this arid landscape, where the rugged peaks of the Chemehuevi Mountains and Sacramento Mountains dominate the terrain. Industrial footprints are visible through the South Needles Compressor Station and multiple Borrow Pits, while a series of pipelines cut across the desert floor toward Lobecks Pass. Resource extraction is further evidenced by the Blue Boy Mine and various prospects tucked into the mountain draws.

Water and transport networks intersect at the river's edge, where Park Moabi sits adjacent to the Havasu National Wildlife Refuge. The map traces historical travel routes, including the Old National Trails Road and various pack trails that navigate the washes. Along the river, features like Lost Lake and Topock Marsh provide a sharp contrast to the surrounding Sand Dunes and the prominent summit of Whale Mountain.