Old Maps of Cima, California for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Cima with 13 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 Cima has changed over the decades.


Cima, CA maps

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  1. 1910 Map of Ivanpah, 1957 Print
    1910 Map of Ivanpah, 1957 Print
    1910 Ivanpah
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Mojave high desert at the start of the twentieth century was a landscape of remote mining camps and vital railroad junctions. Trace the early industrial footprint of Vanderbilt, the Copper World Mine, and the rail stops at Nipton and Kelso.

  2. 1912 Map of Ivanpah
    1912 Map of Ivanpah
    1912 Ivanpah
    1912 Print · USGS
    The Mojave high desert at the border of California and Nevada was a bustling corridor of mining and transcontinental rail at the start of the century. Genealogists and historians can trace defunct settlements and industrial sites like the abandoned copper smelter, Good Springs, and the Old Traction Road.
    5 unique versions available

  3. 1942 Map of Ivanpah
    1942 Map of Ivanpah
    1942 Ivanpah
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Mojave Desert frontier comes into focus during the early war years, showing a landscape shaped by mining and rail. You can trace the path of the Union Pacific through remote stops like Nipton, Goodsprings, and the junction at Barnwell.

  4. 1947 Map of Kingman, 1948 Print
    1947 Map of Kingman, 1948 Print
    1947 Kingman
    1948 Print · USGS
    The tri-state Mojave desert region comes into focus during the late 1940s, as post-war travel began to surge along U S 66. Genealogists and historians can trace the mining-and-rail economy through the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line, the Copper World Mine, and old settlements like Oatman or Goodsprings.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1948 Map of Kingman
    1948 Map of Kingman
    1948 Kingman
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Mojave Desert at the dawn of the fifties shows a landscape of deep canyons and booming mines along the Arizona and Nevada border. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-stop towns and mining claims like Oatman, Searchlight, and the Mohawk Mine.

  6. 1954 Map of Kingman, 1964 Print
    1954 Map of Kingman, 1964 Print
    1954 Kingman
    1964 Print · USGS
    The High Desert borderlands come to life in the mid-fifties, showing the intersection of mining legacies and massive river projects. Researchers can trace old rail stops like Roach Station, mining sites such as Chloride, and river landmarks like Searchlight Ferry.
    4 unique versions available

  7. 1955 Map of Kingman
    1955 Map of Kingman
    1955 Kingman
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Mojave Desert and Colorado River corridor come alive in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape of mining camps and rail junctions. Trace the river to the Searchlight Ferry or locate old desert mining sites like Goldroad and the Great Monster Mine.

  8. 1955 Map of Kelso, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Kelso, 1957 Print
    1955 Kelso
    1957 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1950s, the high desert of San Bernardino County revolved around the Union Pacific railroad and historic springs. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail sidings of Kelso, Dawes, and Hayden or locate the legendary Marl Spring along the Old Government Road.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1958 Map of Kingman
    1958 Map of Kingman
    1958 Kingman
    1958 Print · USGS
    The tri-state desert borders of Arizona, Nevada, and California are shown in the late fifties as a network of mining camps and river crossings. Genealogists and historians can trace the legacy of remote outposts like Oatman, Chloride, and the Searchlight Ferry along the Colorado River.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1960 Map of Kingman
    1960 Map of Kingman
    1960 Kingman
    1960 Print · USGS
    The high desert landscape of the Arizona-Nevada border comes alive in the mid-twentieth century, showcasing the rise of recreation alongside deep-rooted mining history. Genealogists and historians can trace the roots of towns like Kingman and Oatman, or locate remote sites like the Lucky Dutchman Mine and Santa Claus.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1983 Map of Cima
    1983 Map of Cima
    1983 Cima
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Mojave Desert interior comes into focus during the early 1980s, centered on the railroad outpost and volcanic uplands. Researchers can trace the desert's water network and ranching history through Cima, White Rock Tank, and Cima Dome.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1985 Map of Ivanpah
    1985 Map of Ivanpah
    1985 Ivanpah
    1985 Print · USGS
    The high desert of San Bernardino County is shown here in the mid-eighties, centered on the newly designated East Mojave National Scenic Area. Researchers can trace the Union Pacific rail line through remote stops like Kelso and Cima or locate historic extraction sites like the Morning Star Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 2021 Map of Cima, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Cima, 2021 Print
    2021 Cima
    2021 Print · USGS
    The high desert of San Bernardino County unfolds in the early twenty-first century, centered on the historic crossroads of Cima. Researchers can trace the path of Kelso Wash and locate remote desert sites like Elora, Chase, and the watering point at Eightmile Tank.

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