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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Argus, California

Explore 10 historic maps of Argus from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Argus's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1900s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Argus's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Argus, CA 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
  4. 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.
  7. 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.
  10. 1949 Map of Searles Lake, 1960 Print
    1949 Map of Searles Lake, 1960 Print
    1949 Searles Lake
    1960 Print · USGS
    San Bernardino's high desert reveals an era of intense mineral production and military expansion just after the war. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint of Westend and South Trona or locate landmarks like The Pinnacles and Spangler.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1950 Map of Searles Lake
    1950 Map of Searles Lake
    1950 Searles Lake
    1950 Print · USGS
    Mid-century San Bernardino County reveals an intensive desert industrial landscape along the western shore of Searles Lake. Researchers can trace the rail-linked settlements of South Trona, Westend, and Argus, or locate mineral prospects tucked into the Spangler Hills.
  16. 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.
  19. 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
  22. 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
  25. 1973 Map of Westend, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Westend, 1976 Print
    1973 Westend
    1976 Print · USGS
    The western rim of the Searles Lake basin comes into focus during the early 1970s as a hub of desert industry and military activity. Local historians can trace the Trona Railway through Westend and locate the path of a unique Dismantled Monorail.
  28. 1993 Map of Ridgecrest
    1993 Map of Ridgecrest
    1993 Ridgecrest
    1993 Print · USGS
    The northern Mojave Desert comes into focus in the 1990s as a complex landscape of military research and industrial salt harvesting. Researchers can trace the extensive Trona Railway and Southern Pacific lines through desert outposts like Inyokern and Little Lake.
    2 unique versions available
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