1934 Map of Barstow

About this map

The Mojave River serves as the central artery for this high desert landscape, dictating the placement of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad and the early road network. In this era, Barstow and Victorville emerge as the primary hubs connected by U S Highway No 66, which follows the river's path through the Lower Narrows and Upper Narrows. The map reveals a transition from traditional desert mining to early twentieth-century settlement, with active operations like the Western States Mine, Sidewinder Mine, and Red Raven Mine scattered across the surrounding peaks.