Old Maps of Mars, California for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 11 historic maps of Mars. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

  • Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
  • Layer with modern tools: Combine with LiDAR or satellite views to plan hikes through historical terrain.
  • Made for exploration: Popular among hikers, overlanders, and local history lovers.

Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Mars.


Mars, CA maps

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  1. 1933 Map of Avawatz Mountains
    1933 Map of Avawatz Mountains
    1933 Avawatz Mountains
    1933 Print · USGS
    The Mojave Desert and Death Valley transition through a period of mining and rail expansion in the early thirties. Researchers can trace the routes of the Tonopah and Tidewater RR and locate historical sites like Ashford Mill and the Epsom Salts Works.
    5 unique versions available

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 1948 Map of Goldstone Lake, 1964 Print
    1948 Map of Goldstone Lake, 1964 Print
    1948 Goldstone Lake
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Mojave Desert landscape of the late 1940s is captured here as the region shifted toward military use. Researchers can trace early routes through Superior Valley and locate the dry beds of Goldstone Lake, McLean Lake, and Nelson Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1951 Map of Goldstone Lake
    1951 Map of Goldstone Lake
    1951 Goldstone Lake
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Mojave Desert at mid-century reveals a landscape of high-altitude basins and strict federal boundaries. Genealogists and desert historians can trace the isolated settlement of Goldstone and ephemeral water sources like McLean Lake or Nelson Lake near the Camp Irwin Road.

  6. 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.

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 1986 Map of West of Nelson Lake
    1986 Map of West of Nelson Lake
    1986 West of Nelson Lake
    1986 Print · USGS
    San Bernardino County's high desert is captured here in the mid-1980s, showcasing the intersection of military territory and deep space research. Researchers can locate the specialized infrastructure of Mars and the Radio Telescope within the Fort Irwin Military Reservation.

  10. 1993 Map of Soda Mountains
    1993 Map of Soda Mountains
    1993 Soda Mountains
    1993 Print · USGS
    San Bernardino County's high desert reveals its military and mining foundations in the 1990s. Trace the expanses of Fort Irwin or locate historic operations like the Goldstone Mine and Silver Lake Mine along the Union Pacific Railroad.

  11. 2021 Map of West of Nelson Lake, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of West of Nelson Lake, 2021 Print
    2021 West of Nelson Lake
    2021 Print · USGS
    San Bernardino County's high desert is captured here in the early 2020s, showing a remote landscape of dry basins and range boundaries. Researchers can trace the perimeter of Goldstone Lake and the expanse of the Mojave Desert.

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