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1956 Map of Bagdad

USGS Topo · Published 1961

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Bagdad and Siberia anchor this mid-century survey of the Mojave Desert, serving as key stops along the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad. The landscape is defined by its volcanic and arid features, from the prominent Amboy Crater in the south to the Lava Hills and the expansive dry bed of Bristol Lake. Industrial and military activity is evident through the presence of the Orange Blossom Mine, scattered prospects, and a large portion of the Marine Corps Training Center occupying the southern reaches. The map captures a transition period for these desert outposts, recording the Trojan (Site) and a lone Cemetery near the rail line, while a series of pipelines and a Landing Strip indicate the increasing infrastructure required for remote desert operations and transit in the 1950s.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1961
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62500
Physical Dimensions17.3 x 21.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain