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1954 Map of Boron

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Boron
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

The industrial and military landscape of the Mojave Desert is captured here during the mid-1950s, centered on the borax mining operations at Baker (Boron P O) and the adjacent Boron townsite. The extraction infrastructure is prominent, featuring the Jennifer Mine, extensive Tailings, and a large Tailings Pond that reflect the area's role as a global center for mineral production. Transportation networks are vital to this desert economy, with the A T & S F railroad and a nearby Landing Field serving the isolated community.

Military presence is a defining characteristic of the era, marked by the Boron A F Station and surrounding Military Res. Beyond the industrial centers, the map documents earlier layers of history, including the Fremont (Site) and an Old Railroad Grade. Natural landmarks like Saddleback Mtn and Castle Butte provide navigational anchors in a terrain otherwise defined by Lake Beds and specialized facilities like the Radio Range Station and the Gephart School.