1955 Map of Glamis

About this map

Glamis sits at the northern edge of this mid-century desert landscape, serving as a vital waypoint along the Southern Pacific railroad line. The map captures a moment when the shifting terrain of the Sand Hills met the tactical requirements of the era, dominated by the expansive Naval Reservation Boundary and its designated Impact Range. This military presence is etched across the dunes, defined by coordinates and man-made structures like the Dike that redirect the sparse desert hydrology.