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1960 Map of Bagdad

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Bagdad
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Bagdad serves as a central point in this arid landscape, situated along the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad line. The mid-century geography is defined by a sparse network of rail stops and utility infrastructure, including a prominent Pipeline and Dike system cutting through the desert floor. The map records several localized human imprints, from the Cemetery near the main settlement to the Trojan (Site) and the distant Siberia siding to the west.

Mineral extraction and military activity shape the surrounding mountains and basins, evidenced by the Orange Blossom Mine in the north and the sprawling Marine Corps Training Center occupying the southern reaches. Dramatic geological features dominate the terrain, including the volcanic Amboy Crater and the vast, white expanses of Bristol Lake and Dry Lake. These natural landmarks, alongside named ranges like the Bristol Mountains and Bullion Mountains, illustrate a transition between industrial rail corridors and the uninhabited high desert.