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1954 Map of Galway Lake

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Galway Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Argos Mountain dominates the northern reaches of this mid-century survey, part of the larger Lava Bed Mountains that define the arid terrain of San Bernardino County. In the valley below, the ephemeral Galway Lake sits adjacent to a collection of desert activity, including a Well (Dry) and an Abandoned Landing Field that hint at past aviation or logistical efforts in this remote stretch of the Mojave.

Military operations are central to the landscape, with much of the area falling within the Marine Corps Training Center. Evidence of mineral exploration and early habitation is scattered throughout the hills, from the Maumee Mine and various Prospects to unnamed Ruins and a Gravel Pit. Navigational markers such as Gays Pass and numerous jeep trails provide a window into how this challenging environment was traversed during the postwar era.