1954 Map of Bristol Lake NW

About this map

Salt Evaporators dominate the northwestern basin of Bristol Lake, showing a complex system of extraction ponds and channels in the San Bernardino desert. These industrial features are highlighted by revisions from the mid-1980s, layered over the original 1954 topography. The map illustrates a landscape of extreme utility, where the barren salt pan is partitioned for resource harvesting. To the southwest, the boundary of the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center encroaches upon the alluvial fans of the nearby mountains, marking the transition from industrial salt production to military training territory. Transportation through this arid expanse is anchored by Amboy Road, which skirts the edge of the lake bed. Scattered mining activity, including various prospects and a Gravel Pit, indicates the broader mineral interest in the area beyond the salt works.