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1955 Map of Deadman Lake

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Deadman Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

The Bullion Mountains dominate this Mojave Desert landscape, characterized by steep elevations and arid drainage systems. This mid-century survey captures a region defined by its isolation and military utility, as indicated by the presence of the Training Center and the Naval Reservation Boundary. Central to the map is Deadman Lake, a prominent dry lake bed or wash that serves as a focal point for the surrounding desert topography. Natural water sources are scarce, with Surprise Spring and an occasional Well providing the only reprieve from the sun-parched terrain.

Evidence of geological exploration and land use appears throughout, from the Gypsum Ridge to scattered sites like the Prospect and Gravel Pit. Navigational markers such as Noble Pass and various survey points like Vabm 3835 Cross reflect the effort to chart this difficult environment. The network of Jeep Trails and the southern Rifle Range highlight how the desert was adapted for specialized vehicular and military training during the 1950s.