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1954 Map of Emerson Lake, 1962 Print
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1954 Map of Emerson Lake

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Emerson Lake sits at the heart of this mid-century high-desert survey, reflecting the arid geography of San Bernardino County during the early 1950s. The landscape is defined by its transition from the dry bed of Means Lake to the significant military presence of the Marine Corps Training Center, which covers much of the eastern and southern portions of the sheet. Mining activity is prevalent throughout the mountainous terrain, evidenced by several prospects and shafts, most notably the named Los Padres Mine. The dominance of a Jeep Trail as the primary means of traversal highlights the area's isolation and functional utility for resource extraction and military maneuvers. This map preserves a specific moment in the desert's history, capturing the intersection of mineral prospecting and defense training before further modernization of the California interior.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1962
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain