1971 Map of Barstow

About this map

The Mojave River corridor serves as the primary anchor for this desert landscape, where the rail infrastructure of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and the arterial Community Boulevard shaped the growth of Barstow. In the early 1970s, the town's expansion is evident through numerous schools like Skyline North Sch and St Joseph Sch, alongside community hubs like Henderson Park. To the north, the Waterman Hills and Mitchel Range rise sharply from the valley floor, dotted with numerous Prospect labels and the Waldman Mine, indicating the persistent mineral interest in the surrounding high desert. The map also records early residential pockets such as Lenwood and Grandview, situated along the southern banks of the riverbed, while the Mt View Cem sits on the northern edge of the urban development.