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1954 Map of Bristol Lake NW, 1972 Print
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1954 Map of Bristol Lake NW

USGS Topo · Published 1972

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Salt Evaporators dominate the northern portion of this arid basin, where an intricate grid of infrastructure marks the industrial extraction of minerals from Bristol Lake. Surveyed in the early 1950s, the map reveals a stark landscape of chemical production and military training. The southeastern slopes of the Bullion Mountains transition into the massive Marine Corps Training Center, while Amboy Road serves as the primary artery cutting through the desert terrain. Scattered across the alluvial fans and rocky outcrops are numerous small-scale mining efforts, marked simply as Prospect or Gravel Pit, reflecting the area's mineral-focused economy. The high-contrast patterns of the evaporative ponds provide a sharp visual record of mid-century industrial salt production in the Mojave Desert.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1972
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain