1955 Map of Deadman Lake SE

About this map

The Bullion Mountains dominate the landscape of this mid-century high desert survey, providing a sharp contrast to the dry basin of Deadman Lake on the western edge. This territory is primarily defined by its mid-1950s military use, as it sits within the Marine Corps Training Center. Evidence of active training is scattered across the terrain, from a Rifle Range in the south to various Prospects and a Gravel Pit near the Naval Reservation Boundary. Navigation through this demanding environment was limited to a single Jeep Trail winding through the northern slopes, highlighting the isolation of the area. A small survey monument, Usmm 108, serves as a permanent reference point for the topographical measurements recorded during this 1955 field check.