Old Maps of Randsburg, California for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Randsburg with 12 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Randsburg has changed over the decades.


Randsburg, CA maps

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  1. 1903 Map of Randsburg
    1903 Map of Randsburg
    1903 Randsburg
    1903 Print · USGS
    The Rand Mining District comes to life in this survey of the California desert during the early twentieth-century gold rush. Genealogists and mining historians can trace the early footprints of Randsburg and Johannesburg, the path of the Randsburg R. R., and the locations of the Yellow Aster Mine and Summit Diggings.

  2. 1911 Map of Randsburg, 1958 Print
    1911 Map of Randsburg, 1958 Print
    1911 Randsburg
    1958 Print · USGS
    High desert mining towns in Kern and San Bernardino counties flourished during this era of peak mineral extraction. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Randsburg and Johannesburg, or locate the Yellow Aster Mine and the rail-side settlement of Atolia.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1912 Map of Randsburg
    1912 Map of Randsburg
    1912 Randsburg
    1912 Print · USGS
    The Rand mining district comes to life in this early century survey of the Kern County desert. Trace the rail lines of the Southern Pacific and the footprint of the massive Yellow Aster Mine near Randsburg and Atolia.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 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

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 1967 Map of Johannesburg, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Johannesburg, 1968 Print
    1967 Johannesburg
    1968 Print · USGS
    The mining camps of the Rand Mountains are captured in the late sixties, showing the enduring footprint of the Yellow Aster Mine. Researchers can trace the early layout of California City and the historic streets of Randsburg and Johannesburg near Fiddler Gulch.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 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.

  12. 2021 Map of Johannesburg, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Johannesburg, 2021 Print
    2021 Johannesburg
    2021 Print · USGS
    The mining camps of the Rand District and the early foundations of California City meet in this modern desert survey. Trace historical gold country routes like Sunshine Mine Rd or explore the distinct grids of Randsburg and Johannesburg.

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