1971 Map of Barstow

About this map

Barstow serves as a critical desert junction in the early 1970s, defined by the meeting of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and Union Pacific railroads. The town's grid expands south of the Mojave River, while industrial activity is evident at the Waterman Mine in the northern Waterman Hills and various Gravel Pits along the valley floor. The map captures a period of civic development with numerous educational sites like Kennedy High Sch and St Joseph Sch, alongside essential infrastructure like the Community Hospital and City Hall. To the west, the landscape transitions into the Hinkley Valley, where the community of Lenwood and the smaller Grandview settlement sit between the rail lines and Community Boulevard. This layout reflects the area's dual identity as a regional transportation hub and an established residential center.