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1965 Map of Cady Mountains

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Cady Mountains
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad corridor anchors this mid-century survey of the Mojave Desert, tracing a vital transport artery through the arid San Bernardino County landscape. This rail line links the small settlements of Hector and Pisgah, which serve as focal points in an otherwise sparsely populated expanse of volcanic and mountainous terrain. The southeastern portion of the map is dominated by the sprawling Lava Bed and the distinct volcanic landmark of Black Butte, illustrating the geological volatility that shaped the region.

Mineral extraction is evidenced by several remote workings, including the Logan Mine, Black Butte Mine, and Preston Mine, which dot the foothills of the Cady Mountains. Water sources are critical but rare, represented by the ephemeral Mojave River in the northwest and isolated infrastructure like a Windmill or Well. A network of Jeep Trails and a major Pipeline further reveal the mid-century industrial and utility footprint across this challenging environment.