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The following is taken from the BLM brochure "Management of Peirson's milk-vetch and Interim Vehicle Restrictions" The closures are located in the northern, central and southern portions of the Imperial Sand Dunes recreation Area, and include Hills 6 & 7. (see map for boundaries All closures will be marked with red posts and "No Motorized Vehicle" signs. These posts will be placed at intervals of 1/10 to 1/4 of a mile depending on the terrain and use patterns. Following is a general description of each closure. -- Northern Closure Boundary -- The western boundary is located along the New Coachella Canal. The southern boundary of the closure is common with the northern boundary of the North Algodones Wilderness Area. The eastern boundary follows along Ted Kipf Road for several hundred yards north of the wilderness boundary. The northern boundary follows a section line across the dunes to the canal. -- Central Closure #1 Boundary -- This circular shaped closure is located approximately 1 mile east of Gecko Road, between Gecko and Roadrunner Campgrounds. -- Central Closure # 2 Boundary -- The western boundary begins 1/4 mile south of Roadrunner campground and follows the Sand Highway to "5 mile drop" on the New Coachella Canal. The road into Patton Valley from the "5 mile drop" will remain open, but the dunes directly to the south of the road will be closed. The southern boundary is located directly north of Patton Valley and the Olgiby Camp Area. The eastern boundary follows the wash road. The northern boundary starts about 9 miles south of the Glamis Store and follows a section line across the dunes to the Sand Highway. -- Southern Closure Boundary -- A small 160-acre closure is located just east of Midway Campground and south of the Grays Well Road.
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