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1955 Map of Deadman Lake NW
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1955 Map of Deadman Lake NW

USGS Topo · Published 1955

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The Marine Corps Training Center occupies a significant portion of this high-desert landscape in the mid-1950s, highlighting the strategic military use of the California desert during the Cold War era. The terrain is dominated by the Bullion Mountains, which rise sharply above the expansive drainage of Bullion Wash. Notable geographic crossings such as Noble Pass and the winding Rainbow Canyon provide the only natural passage through the steep topography. Grounded in 1952 aerial photography, the map captures a primitive network of transport, including the Wood Canyon Trail and various unnamed Jeep Trails that navigate the desert floor. These features, along with the distinct Gypsum Ridge, illustrate a landscape defined by its geological isolation and its transition into a specialized military training ground.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1955
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain