1956 Map of Essex
USGS Topo · Published 1958About this map
The settlement of Essex serves as a lone rail outpost in the high desert during the mid-1950s, situated along the A T & S F railroad line. This landscape in the Mojave is defined by its industrial isolation and the search for mineral wealth, with numerous operations like the Golden Fleece Mine, Enterprise Mine, and Copper King Mine dotting the slopes of the Clipper Mountains. The map reveals a reliance on vital water sources such as Honeymoon Spring and Sunflower Spring, which supported prospecting and transit through the Fenner Valley.
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Editions of this 1956 Essex Map
3 editions found
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1942 · Amboy
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