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1956 Map of Daggett

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Daggett
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Calico and the surrounding Calico Mountains dominate the northern landscape of this mid-century survey, revealing a region defined by mineral extraction and desert infrastructure. The map documents numerous mining operations including the Burcham Mine, Silver Bow Miner, and St Louis Mine, many accessed via Wall Street Canyon and Odessa Canyon. The transition from industrial mining to modern military logistics is evident in the sprawling installations of the Marine Corps Supply Center (Yermo Area) and its counterparts at Nebo and Daggett.

Transportation corridors follow the path of the Mojave River, where the Union Pacific and Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroads converge near Yermo. Local history and genealogy researchers can locate specific sites such as the Quarantine Station, the Marian (Site) settlement, and a Landing Strip situated along the river valley. The survey also captures landmarks like Lead Mtn and Elephant Mtn, providing a precise look at the high desert's layout before later suburban expansion.