1900s (20th Century) Maps of Bombay Beach, California

Explore 12 historic maps of Bombay Beach from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Bombay Beach, CA maps

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  1. 1940 Map of Frink, 1956 Print
    1940 Map of Frink, 1956 Print
    1940 Frink
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Imperial County desert meets the shoreline of the Salton Sea in the early 1940s as infrastructure begins to reshape the basin. You can trace the Southern Pacific rail line through remote stops at Frink, Pope, and Wister, or locate the historic Frink Spring.

  2. 1944 Map of Frink, 1945 Print
    1944 Map of Frink, 1945 Print
    1944 Frink
    1945 Print · USGS
    Wartime Imperial County comes to life along the Salton Sea shoreline as the irrigation network expands across the desert. Genealogists and historians can trace rail stops at Bombay Beach and Mundo, or find the Imperial Salt Co and Greer Ranch.

  3. 1954 Map of Salton Sea
    1954 Map of Salton Sea
    1954 Salton Sea
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Colorado River and Imperial Valley desert frontiers are captured here in the 1950s. Trace the irrigation networks of Calipatria and mining sites like Eagle Mountain Mine.

  4. 1955 Map of Salton Sea
    1955 Map of Salton Sea
    1955 Salton Sea
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Colorado River and Imperial Valley desert basins appear here during the mid-fifties, revealing a landscape of remote mines and agricultural irrigation. Genealogists and researchers can trace locations like the Parker Alien Reception Center Unit No 1, Blythe, and the Kane Springs School.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1956 Map of Frink, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Frink, 1957 Print
    1956 Frink
    1957 Print · USGS
    The northeastern shore of the Salton Sea in the 1950s was a landscape defined by military aviation and desert rail commerce. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail sidings at Frink and Pope, or examine the extensive Naval Reservation and its Landing Strip.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1956 Map of Frink, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Frink, 1958 Print
    1956 Frink
    1958 Print · USGS
    The eastern shores of the Salton Sea come into focus during the mid-fifties, revealing a desert landscape shaped by military ranges and irrigation canals. Genealogists and desert historians can trace the Southern Pacific rail stops at Frink and Mundo or locate the unique Tropical Fish Farm near Hot Mineral Spa.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1959 Map of Salton Sea, 1968 Print
    1959 Map of Salton Sea, 1968 Print
    1959 Salton Sea
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Colorado River and Salton Sea basin are shown here during a decade of intense military and agricultural activity. Trace family roots in Blythe or Niland, and locate historical mining operations like the Eagle Mountain Mine and Red Cloud Mine.
    4 unique versions available

  8. 1963 Map of Salton Sea
    1963 Map of Salton Sea
    1963 Salton Sea
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Colorado Desert during the early sixties shows a landscape defined by massive water projects and Cold War military ranges. Trace the growth of Salton City and Brawley, or locate remote desert outposts like the Paymaster Mine and Desert Center.

  9. 1965 Map of Salton Sea
    1965 Map of Salton Sea
    1965 Salton Sea
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Colorado Desert and Imperial Valley are caught in a period of intense irrigation and military expansion during the mid-sixties. Researchers can trace the desert's industrial footprint through the Eagle Mountain Mine, the remote Desert Center, and the Salton Sea Test Base.

  10. 1985 Map of Salton Sea
    1985 Map of Salton Sea
    1985 Salton Sea
    1985 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1980s, the California desert around the Salton Sea shows a unique mix of military gunnery ranges, irrigated agriculture, and shoreline settlements. Trace the Southern Pacific rail route through Niland and Bombay Beach, or locate remote desert sites like the Black Eagle Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1992 Map of Frink, 1995 Print
    1992 Map of Frink, 1995 Print
    1992 Frink
    1995 Print · USGS
    The Salton Sea shoreline in the early nineties reveals a landscape of desert recreation and resource extraction. Researchers can trace the layout of Bombay Beach or locate the historic waters of Frink Spring and the settlement at Pope.

  12. 1998 Map of Frink, 2002 Print
    1998 Map of Frink, 2002 Print
    1998 Frink
    2002 Print · USGS
    The eastern shore of the Salton Sea in the late 1990s reveals a mix of desert recreation and industrial utility. Researchers can trace the layout of Bombay Beach, locate the Landing Strip at Frink, and find water sources like Frink Spring.

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