Old Maps of Bell Mountain, Apple Valley for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Bell Mountain 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 Bell Mountain has changed over the decades.


Bell Mountain, Apple Valley maps

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  1. 1932 Map of Barstow, 1956 Print
    1932 Map of Barstow, 1956 Print
    1932 Barstow
    1956 Print · USGS
    In the early 1930s, the High Desert economy centered on the Mojave River corridor and the steel rails of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe RR. Researchers can trace the early footprints of Barstow and Victorville or locate mining operations like the Apex Mine.

  2. 1934 Map of Barstow
    1934 Map of Barstow
    1934 Barstow
    1934 Print · USGS
    The Mojave Desert and its river-based corridor are captured here in the early thirties, during the heyday of Route 66. Researchers can trace the original Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line and locate mining sites like the Western States Mine or the settlement at Helendale.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1953 Map of San Bernardino
    1953 Map of San Bernardino
    1953 San Bernardino
    1953 Print · USGS
    Southern California underwent massive post-war growth as suburban sprawl reached the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-road roots of the Inland Empire through the Union Pacific RR and Lake Arrowhead resorts.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1956 Map of San Bernardino
    1956 Map of San Bernardino
    1956 San Bernardino
    1956 Print · USGS
    Southern California's Inland Empire and High Desert come into focus in the mid-fifties as agriculture gives way to suburban and military growth. Trace early rail lines like the Pacific Electric or find remote landmarks like Camp Rock Mine and George AFB.

  5. 1957 Map of Apple Valley
    1957 Map of Apple Valley
    1957 Apple Valley
    1957 Print · USGS
    Apple Valley and its surrounding high desert valleys are captured here in the late fifties during a period of suburban growth and active mining. Genealogists and historians can trace early neighborhood layouts and find industrial landmarks like the Sidewinder Mining Railroad, Sidewinder Mine, and Catholic Hill.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1957 Map of San Bernardino
    1957 Map of San Bernardino
    1957 San Bernardino
    1957 Print · USGS
    Southern California's Inland Empire and High Desert met during the postwar expansion of the late fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of San Bernardino and Redlands alongside remote landmarks like Edwards AFB and the Camp Rock Mine.

  7. 1958 Map of San Bernardino, 1975 Print
    1958 Map of San Bernardino, 1975 Print
    1958 San Bernardino
    1975 Print · USGS
    Southern California’s Inland Empire and High Desert come into focus during the mid-century boom, showing the rise of suburbs and massive military installations. Researchers can trace the rail networks of the Union Pacific RR or locate landmarks like Norton AFB and Big Bear Lake.

  8. 1959 Map of San Bernardino
    1959 Map of San Bernardino
    1959 San Bernardino
    1959 Print · USGS
    Southern California underwent a massive transformation in the late fifties as suburban growth and military power reshaped the desert and valley. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Union Pacific Railroad and locate early footprints of Joshua Tree National Monument and Edwards Air Force Base.

  9. 1966 Map of San Bernardino
    1966 Map of San Bernardino
    1966 San Bernardino
    1966 Print · USGS
    The San Bernardino Valley and Mojave Desert met during a period of massive military and suburban growth in the mid-sixties. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Edwards Air Force Base, old desert mines like the Bagdad Chase Mine, and mountain communities near Big Bear Lake.

  10. 1970 Map of Apple Valley North, 1974 Print
    1970 Map of Apple Valley North, 1974 Print
    1970 Apple Valley North
    1974 Print · USGS
    Apple Valley was undergoing significant suburban expansion in the early seventies, blending residential growth with its traditional mining roots. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early neighborhood layouts near Navajo Sch or locate landmarks like the Apple Valley Country Club and the Mojave Northern railroad.
    5 unique versions available

  11. 1982 Map of Victorville
    1982 Map of Victorville
    1982 Victorville
    1982 Print · USGS
    The High Desert during the early eighties reveals a landscape of massive aerospace installations and growing desert communities. Researchers can trace the sprawling boundaries of Edwards Air Force Base alongside the vital California Aqueduct and the rail hub at Barstow.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 2021 Map of Apple Valley North, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Apple Valley North, 2021 Print
    2021 Apple Valley North
    2021 Print · USGS
    Apple Valley and the surrounding Mojave Desert landscape are captured here in the early twenty-first century as suburban growth meets the High Desert. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Apple Valley Airport, Catholic Hill, and the grounds of Sunset Hills Memorial Park.

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