Old Maps of Eagle Mountain, California for Academic Research

1. 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.

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4. 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.

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7. 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.

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10. 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.

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13. 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.

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16. 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.

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19. 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.

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22. 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.

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25. 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.

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28. 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.

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31. 2012 Map of Victory Pass, 2012 Print

    

    2012 Victory Pass

    2012 Print · USGS

    Covers Eagle Mountain, including Riverside County, United States, and other nearby areas

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34. 2015 Map of Victory Pass, 2015 Print

    

    2015 Victory Pass

    2015 Print · USGS

    Covers Eagle Mountain, including Riverside County, United States, and other nearby areas

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37. 2018 Map of Victory Pass, 2018 Print

    

    2018 Victory Pass

    2018 Print · USGS

    Covers Eagle Mountain, including Riverside County, United States, and other nearby areas

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40. 2021 Map of Victory Pass, 2021 Print

    

    2021 Victory Pass

    2021 Print · USGS

    The Riverside County desert comes into focus in this recent survey, where the settlement of Eagle Mountain sits adjacent to the Colorado River Aqueduct. Researchers can trace the local grid from Court St to Palm Dr and follow the boundary of Joshua Tree National Park.

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