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1954 Map of Galway Lake

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Galway Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

Galway Lake sits at the heart of this high desert terrain, surrounded by the topographic relief of the Lava Bed Mountains. Established as part of the Marine Corps Training Center, the map reflects a landscape defined by military use and geological extremes. The arid surface is punctuated by mining activity, including the Maumee Mine and several scattered prospects that suggest the region's mineral history.

Transport and navigation are limited to a network of 4wd tracks and the notable Abandoned Landing Field located south of the dry lake bed. Significant landmarks like Argos Mountain and Gays Pass provide essential orientation in this remote corridor of San Bernardino County. The mix of volcanic terrain and mid-century military expansion provides a distinct look at how this land was managed before later desert conservation efforts took hold.