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1954 Map of Bristol Lake NW, 1955 Print
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1954 Map of Bristol Lake NW

USGS Topo · Published 1955

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Salt Evaporators dominate the northwestern basin of Bristol Lake in this mid-1950s survey of the Mojave Desert. The map captures the industrial character of the dry lake bed, where brine management and salt harvesting defined the local activity near the southern edge of the Cadiz valley. Along the western margin, the terrain rises sharply into the foothills, where the Marine Corps Training Center boundary is clearly delineated. Transport across this arid stretch is facilitated by the Amboy Road, which cuts diagonally toward the higher ground. Numerous small markings for Prospects and Gravel Pits are scattered across the alluvial fans, indicating a landscape defined by both military presence and mineral extraction.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1955
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain