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Old Maps of Desert Center, Riverside County

Explore 32 old maps of Desert Center, spanning from 1943 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Desert Center, Riverside County maps

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  1. 1943 Map of Coxcomb Mountains, 1956 Print
    1943 Map of Coxcomb Mountains, 1956 Print
    1943 Coxcomb Mountains
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Colorado Desert in the early 1940s reveals a landscape of massive engineering projects and protected wilderness. Trace the route of the Colorado River Aqueduct and the original boundaries of Joshua Tree National Monument near the CAA Intermediate Landing Field.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1944 Map of Chuckwalla Mountains, 1945 Print
    1944 Map of Chuckwalla Mountains, 1945 Print
    1944 Chuckwalla Mountains
    1945 Print · USGS
    The Chuckwalla Mountains are mapped here during the mid-forties, highlighting a desert interior of mining prospects and vital water holes. Trace old mineral claims at the Lost Pony Mine or the remote oasis at Corn Springs.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1944 Map of Coxcomb Mountains, 1945 Print
    1944 Map of Coxcomb Mountains, 1945 Print
    1944 Coxcomb Mountains
    1945 Print · USGS
    Riverside County's high desert reveals its mid-century infrastructure and topography in this World War II-era military survey. Researchers can trace the Eagle Mtn Aqueduct Sta and locate sites like Briesta near the Coxcomb Mountains.
  10. 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.
  13. 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
  16. 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
  19. 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.
  22. 1963 Map of Chuckwalla Mountains, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Chuckwalla Mountains, 1965 Print
    1963 Chuckwalla Mountains
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Riverside County desert comes into focus in the 1960s, showing a landscape defined by mining operations and increasing military presence. Researchers can trace the legacy of remote outposts like Desert Center or locate historic extraction sites such as the Red Cloud Mine and Lost Pony Mine.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1963 Map of Coxcomb Mountains, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Coxcomb Mountains, 1965 Print
    1963 Coxcomb Mountains
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Colorado desert comes into sharp focus during the early sixties, showing the intersection of heavy industry and protected wilderness. Researchers can trace the path of the Colorado River Aqueduct and locate facilities at Eagle Mountain and Pinto Wells.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 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.
  31. 1986 Map of Desert Center
    1986 Map of Desert Center
    1986 Desert Center
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Riverside County desert in the mid-1980s reveals a unique landscape of conservation and mining at the edge of the Chuckwalla Mountains. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Desert Center and Lake Tamrisk or locate remote sites like the Red Cloud Mine and Corn Springs.
  34. 1986 Map of Eagle Mountains
    1986 Map of Eagle Mountains
    1986 Eagle Mountains
    1986 Print · USGS
    Riverside County's high desert was a hub of mining and water infrastructure in the mid-eighties. Genealogists and desert historians can trace remote outposts like Desert Center, early mining sites including the Paymaster Mine, and the vital Coachella Canal.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1986 Map of Corn Spring
    1986 Map of Corn Spring
    1986 Corn Spring
    1986 Print · USGS
    The arid reaches of Riverside County are captured here in the mid-1980s, where the high peaks meet the desert floor. Researchers can locate remote sites like Aztec Well Graves, the historic Gruendikes Well (Site), and the oasis at Corn Spring.
  40. 1987 Map of Victory Pass
    1987 Map of Victory Pass
    1987 Victory Pass
    1987 Print · USGS
    Riverside County’s desert mining industry is in full view during the late eighties as the iron operations at the Eagle Mountain Mine reach their peak. Researchers can trace the layout of the Eagle Mountain townsite, the Eagle Mountain Sch, and remote desert landmarks like Victory Pass.
  43. 1987 Map of East of Victory Pass
    1987 Map of East of Victory Pass
    1987 East of Victory Pass
    1987 Print · USGS
    Riverside County’s desert interior is captured in the late eighties as a landscape of isolated industry and striking geology. Researchers can trace early mineral exploration through various prospects or locate infrastructure like the Desert Center Airport and the wells of Chuckwalla Valley.
  46. 2002 Map of Chuckwalla Mountains, 2004 Print
    2002 Map of Chuckwalla Mountains, 2004 Print
    2002 Chuckwalla Mountains
    2004 Print · USGS
    The Riverside County desert at the start of the twenty-first century reveals a landscape of remote wells, modern recreational enclaves, and expansive military territory. Researchers can locate the Gruendikes Well (Site), the settlement at Desert Center, and old mining Prospects near Black Butte.
  49. 2012 Map of Victory Pass, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Victory Pass, 2012 Print
    2012 Victory Pass
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Desert Center, including Eagle Mountain, Riverside County, and other nearby areas
  52. 2012 Map of Corn Spring, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Corn Spring, 2012 Print
    2012 Corn Spring
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Desert Center, including Riverside County, United States, and other nearby areas
  55. 2012 Map of East of Victory Pass, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of East of Victory Pass, 2012 Print
    2012 East of Victory Pass
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Desert Center, including Riverside County, United States, and other nearby areas
  58. 2012 Map of Desert Center, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Desert Center, 2012 Print
    2012 Desert Center
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Desert Center, including Lake Tamarisk, Riverside County, and other nearby areas
  61. 2015 Map of East of Victory Pass, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of East of Victory Pass, 2015 Print
    2015 East of Victory Pass
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Desert Center, including Riverside County, United States, and other nearby areas
  64. 2015 Map of Desert Center, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Desert Center, 2015 Print
    2015 Desert Center
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Desert Center, including Lake Tamarisk, Riverside County, and other nearby areas
  67. 2015 Map of Corn Spring, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Corn Spring, 2015 Print
    2015 Corn Spring
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Desert Center, including Riverside County, United States, and other nearby areas
  70. 2015 Map of Victory Pass, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Victory Pass, 2015 Print
    2015 Victory Pass
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Desert Center, including Eagle Mountain, Riverside County, and other nearby areas
  73. 2018 Map of Desert Center, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Desert Center, 2018 Print
    2018 Desert Center
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Desert Center, including Lake Tamarisk, Riverside County, and other nearby areas
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