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1956 Map of Danby

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Danby
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad corridor defines the industrial and transportation character of this Mojave Desert landscape in the mid-1950s. Small rail stops and desert settlements like Danby, Chambless, and Siam are tied together by the tracks and the nearby path of Highway 66. The map reveals a specialized economy based on remote resource extraction and transit infrastructure, including the Tom Reed Mine in the north and the Vulcan Mine to the south.

Arid terrain features such as the Clipper Mountains and Ship Mountains dominate the topography, punctuated by vital water sources like Bonanza Spring. Notable landmarks for mid-century travelers and pilots include Cadiz Summit and an Airway Beacon, marking the transition through the Fenner Valley. The presence of several Pipelines and multiple Water Tanks underscores the logistical challenges of maintaining industrial activity in this environment.