1955 Map of Desert Hot Springs

About this map

Desert Hot Springs occupies the northeastern edge of this mid-century survey, revealing the early layout of its residential streets at the base of the San Bernardino Mountains. The landscape transitions from the high peaks down into the Coachella Valley, where the Mission Creek Indian Reservation and the Southern Pacific railroad corridor define the local geography. Significant infrastructure of the era is evident, including a large Aqueduct and Pipe Line system designed to move water across this arid terrain. Remote outposts and family-held lands such as Lost Heads Ranch and Lazy C Ranch are documented alongside specialized sites like the Super Creek Mine and a high-elevation Airway Beacon on Whitewater Hill. The network of early desert roads, including Dillon Road and the Twentynine Palms Highway, connects these isolated settlements through the sandy washes and hills.