1955 Map of Deadman Lake NE

About this map

The Bullion Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in San Bernardino County, a terrain defined by extensive ridgelines and dry basins. During the mid-1950s, this area was integrated into the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, reflecting the post-war expansion of military training facilities in the California interior. The map identifies specific survey points such as VABM Rough and Usmm 135, which served as critical benchmarks for documenting this difficult-to-navigate territory. The sparse labels and absence of permanent civilian settlements highlight the transition of the land from open desert range to a specialized military installation used for large-scale maneuvers and combat readiness training.