Old Maps of Ragtown, California for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Ragtown with 10 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 Ragtown has changed over the decades.


Ragtown, CA maps

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  1. 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

  2. 1955 Map of Ludlow
    1955 Map of Ludlow
    1955 Ludlow
    1955 Print · USGS
    Mid-century San Bernardino County comes alive in this desert survey, showing the vital rail and mining hub of the Mojave. Trace the industrial footprint of the Bagdad Chase Mine, locate the tiny settlement of Ragtown, and follow the Old Railroad Grade through the mountains.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1955 Map of Ludlow, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Ludlow, 1956 Print
    1955 Ludlow
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Mojave Desert comes into focus in the mid-1950s as a corridor of rail, highway, and mining activity. Researchers can trace the path of Route 66 through Ludlow or locate isolated desert operations like the Bagdad Chase Mine and Ragtown.
    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 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 1977 Map of Newberry Springs, 1993 Print
    1977 Map of Newberry Springs, 1993 Print
    1977 Newberry Springs
    1993 Print · USGS
    The Mojave High Desert in the late seventies is shown here as a landscape of railroads and mining. Researchers can trace the legacy of remote camps and transport hubs like Stedman, Ragtown, and the busy Barstow-Daggett Airport.

  10. 2021 Map of Ludlow, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Ludlow, 2021 Print
    2021 Ludlow
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Mojave Desert interior near Ludlow is mapped here in recent years, documenting a landscape of isolated outposts and high-desert terrain. Researchers can locate remote sites like Ragtown and Stedman, or trace the path of the National Trails Hwy.

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