Old Maps of Desert Lake, Boron for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 11 historic maps of Desert Lake. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Desert Lake.


Desert Lake, Boron maps

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  1. 1915 Map of Searles Lake
    1915 Map of Searles Lake
    1915 Searles Lake
    1915 Print · USGS
    The Mojave Desert at the height of its early mining boom features a landscape defined by the Trona RR and the thriving gold camps of the Rand Mountains. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Randsburg, the soda works at Trona, and remote outposts like Muerto Leliter PO and Garlock.
    6 unique versions available

  2. 1947 Map of Johannesburg SW
    1947 Map of Johannesburg SW
    1947 Johannesburg SW
    1947 Print · USGS
    The Mojave Desert at the height of its mid-century industrial boom reveals a landscape shaped by mineral extraction and desert rail. Researchers can trace the massive operations of the Pacific Coast Borax Company Mine and Mill and locate the Gerhart School near Boron.

  3. 1947 Map of Trona, 1948 Print
    1947 Map of Trona, 1948 Print
    1947 Trona
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Mojave Desert and Southern Sierra foothills come alive in the late 1940s, showing the industrial nodes of the Argus Range and the burgeoning Camp Irwin. Trace the legacy of desert mining and railroading through Trona, the Ashford Mill, and the historic districts of Randsburg and Garlock.

  4. 1948 Map of Trona
    1948 Map of Trona
    1948 Trona
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Mojave Desert and Death Valley frontier appear here during a mid-century era of military expansion and industrial mining. Trace the remnants of the Old Spanish Trail or locate isolated landmarks like Ashford Mill and the mining hub of Randsburg.

  5. 1953 Map of Trona, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of Trona, 1956 Print
    1953 Trona
    1956 Print · USGS
    The high desert of San Bernardino and Inyo counties during the early Cold War reveals a landscape of mineral industry and military expansion. You can trace the Old Spanish Trail, locate the Trona potash works, and find remote outposts like Ashford Mill.

  6. 1954 Map of Boron, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Boron, 1955 Print
    1954 Boron
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Mojave Desert's borax mining hub comes alive in the mid-1950s, showing the early development of the modern mining complex. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint of the Jennifer Mine, the community at Gephart School, and the remote Boron A F Station.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1957 Map of Trona, 1964 Print
    1957 Map of Trona, 1964 Print
    1957 Trona
    1964 Print · USGS
    The High Desert in the mid-fifties is captured here as a landscape of remote mining outposts and growing military installations. Trace the industrial rail lines to Trona, the mining history of Randsburg, or the isolated expanse of the Naval Ordnance Test Station.
    5 unique versions available

  8. 1960 Map of Trona
    1960 Map of Trona
    1960 Trona
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Mojave Desert at mid-century reveals a landscape of massive military installations and industrial mineral works. Researchers can trace the heritage of mining and ranching at Ashford Mill, Randsburg, and Paxton Ranch while following the Old Spanish Trail.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1973 Map of Boron, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Boron, 1976 Print
    1973 Boron
    1976 Print · USGS
    Boron and the surrounding Mojave landscape appear here in the early seventies during a period of intense mineral production. Researchers can trace the massive Open Pit Mine and local infrastructure like West Boron Sch and the historic 20 Mule Team Road.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1976 Map of Cuddeback Lake, 1993 Print
    1976 Map of Cuddeback Lake, 1993 Print
    1976 Cuddeback Lake
    1993 Print · USGS
    The western Mojave Desert comes into focus in the mid-seventies, showing the intersection of historic mining districts and modern aerospace facilities. You can trace the workings of the Yellow Aster Mine, the streets of California City, and the path of the Los Angeles Aqueduct.

  11. 2021 Map of Boron, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Boron, 2021 Print
    2021 Boron
    2021 Print · USGS
    The high desert landscape of eastern Kern County is defined here by its deep mining history and the communities that support it. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace the streets of Boron and Desert Lake alongside landmarks like Twenty Mule Team Rd and Saddleback Mtn.

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