Old Maps of Joshua Tree, California for Academic Research
Study the evolution of Joshua Tree with 43 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 Joshua Tree has changed over the decades.
Joshua Tree, CA maps
(43)- 1953 Map of San Bernardino
1953 San Bernardino1953 Print · USGSSouthern 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 - 1955 Map of Goat Mountain
1955 Goat Mountain1955 Print · USGSThe high desert of San Bernardino County is shown here in the mid-fifties as military interests began to define the landscape. Researchers can trace early mining attempts at Goat Mountain and the Mine Tunnel or locate the original limits of the Naval Marine Corps Training Center Reservation.4 unique versions available - 1955 Map of Deadman Lake SW
1955 Deadman Lake SW1955 Print · USGSSan Bernardino County's high desert was a hub of military expansion during the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace early desert installations including the Landing Field near Deadman Lake and the remote Surprise Spring within the Marine Corps Training Center.5 unique versions available - 1955 Map of Twentynine Palms, 1956 Print
1955 Twentynine Palms1956 Print · USGSTwentynine Palms and the northern Mojave desert are captured here in the mid-1950s just as military and recreational interest in the region expanded. Trace early desert life through landmarks like the Oasis of Mara, the Desert Queen Mine, and the original Smith Ranch.5 unique versions available - 1955 Map of Emerson Lake, 1956 Print
1955 Emerson Lake1956 Print · USGSThe California high desert is revealed in the mid-fifties through its mining outposts and early airstrips near the Naval Reservation Bdy. Locate old mineral claims like the Blue Ribbon Mine or trace the early development of Landers and the area around Giant Rock.3 unique versions available - 1955 Map of Deadman Lake, 1956 Print
1955 Deadman Lake1956 Print · USGSThe Mojave Desert in the mid-fifties is seen here as a landscape of military training and geological survey. You can trace early desert tracks and training grounds including the Training Center, Gypsum Ridge, and Surprise Spring.2 unique versions available - 1955 Map of Joshua Tree, 1957 Print
1955 Joshua Tree1957 Print · USGSThe High Desert communities of San Bernardino County are shown during their mid-century growth period. Researchers can trace early settlements and desert landmarks like Pioneertown, Desert-Christ Park, and the northern reaches of Joshua Tree National Monument.3 unique versions available - 1956 Map of San Bernardino
1956 San Bernardino1956 Print · USGSSouthern 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. - 1957 Map of San Bernardino
1957 San Bernardino1957 Print · USGSSouthern 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. - 1958 Map of San Bernardino, 1975 Print
1958 San Bernardino1975 Print · USGSSouthern 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. - 1959 Map of San Bernardino
1959 San Bernardino1959 Print · USGSSouthern 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. - 1966 Map of San Bernardino
1966 San Bernardino1966 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1972 Map of Indian Cove, 1975 Print
1972 Indian Cove1975 Print · USGSThe Joshua Tree high desert during the early seventies preserves a landscape of ranching and mining history. Trace the legacy of early homesteaders and prospectors at sites like Keys Ranch, the Lang Mine, and the Wall Street Mill.2 unique versions available - 1972 Map of Sunfair, 1975 Print
1972 Sunfair1975 Print · USGSThe High Desert of San Bernardino County comes alive in the early seventies as new communities begin to take root near Coyote Lake. Researchers can trace the development of Sunfair Heights, locate the Hi Desert Airport, and follow the Giant Rock Old Chisholm Trail.2 unique versions available - 1972 Map of Joshua Tree North, 1975 Print
1972 Joshua Tree North1975 Print · USGSJoshua Tree and the surrounding High Desert were seeing steady residential growth in the early seventies as new roads pushed into the valley floors. Researchers can trace early infrastructure and community landmarks like the Hi Desert Airport, Sportsmans Park, and the settlement at Sunfair.3 unique versions available - 1972 Map of Joshua Tree South, 1976 Print
1972 Joshua Tree South1976 Print · USGSThe High Desert community of Joshua Tree and the northern reaches of the monument are captured here in the early 1970s. Trace local residential growth along Skyline Drive or locate desert water sources like Coyote Hole Spring and Covington Well.2 unique versions available - 1982 Map of Big Bear Lake, 1996 Print
1982 Big Bear Lake1996 Print · USGSThe San Bernardino Mountains meet the high Mojave desert in the early eighties, showing a landscape defined by mountain resorts and desert basins. Trace the historic Belleville (Site), the rail lines of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe, and old mining works like the Gold Belt Mine. - 1995 Map of Indian Cove, 1998 Print
1995 Indian Cove1998 Print · USGSThe High Desert landscape near Twentynine Palms is shown in the mid-nineties, capturing the intersection of early mining history and modern conservation. Researchers can locate historic sites like the Wall Street Mill, the Lang Mine, and ancient Petroglyphs.2 unique versions available - 2012 Map of Sunfair, 2012 Print
2012 Sunfair2012 Print · USGSCovers Joshua Tree, including Twentynine Palms, Sunfair, and other nearby areas - 2012 Map of Joshua Tree North, 2012 Print
2012 Joshua Tree North2012 Print · USGSCovers Joshua Tree, including Yucca Valley, Hidden River, and other nearby areas - 2012 Map of Indian Cove, 2012 Print
2012 Indian Cove2012 Print · USGSCovers Joshua Tree, including Twentynine Palms, Panorama Heights, and other nearby areas - 2012 Map of Deadman Lake SW, 2012 Print
2012 Deadman Lake SW2012 Print · USGSCovers Joshua Tree, including San Bernardino County, United States, and other nearby areas - 2012 Map of Joshua Tree South, 2012 Print
2012 Joshua Tree South2012 Print · USGSCovers Joshua Tree, including Yucca Valley, San Bernardino County, and other nearby areas - 2012 Map of Goat Mountain, 2012 Print
2012 Goat Mountain2012 Print · USGSCovers Joshua Tree, including Homestead Valley, San Bernardino County, and other nearby areas - 2015 Map of Joshua Tree South, 2015 Print
2015 Joshua Tree South2015 Print · USGSCovers Joshua Tree, including Yucca Valley, San Bernardino County, and other nearby areas
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