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1955 Map of Emerson Lake, 1958 Print
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1955 Map of Emerson Lake

USGS Topo · Published 1958

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Giant Rock and the settlement of Landers anchor the southern portion of this mid-century desert study, reflecting a landscape defined by isolated basins and hard-rock prospecting. The area is characterized by dry lakebeds like Emerson Lake and Quackenbush Lake, which sit between prominent desert peaks including Hidalgo Mountain and Ruby Mtn. The map records a legacy of small-scale mining and exploration, documented through numerous shafts and tunnels, with named operations such as the Blue Ribbon Mine, Los Padres Mine, and Crystal Mine scattered across the high ground. Movement through this arid terrain followed established corridors like the Giant Rock Road and the Surprise Spring Road, which linked the community of Landers to a remote Landing Strip and distant water sources like Ames Well. To the north, a large portion of the quadrangle is designated as a Naval Reservation, marking the transition from civilian mining and ranching to mid-century military land use.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1958
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62500
Physical Dimensions16.6 x 20.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain