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1951 Map of Haiwee Reservoir

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Haiwee Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

Haiwee Reservoir and the essential infrastructure of the Los Angeles Aqueduct dominate this landscape during the early 1950s. The map illustrates a critical point in California’s water history, showing where the aqueduct runs both above and below ground, supported by the Haiwee Powerhouse. Running parallel to this engineering feat is the Southern Pacific railroad line, which served small desert settlements like Dunmovin and Rose Spr.

The eastern portion of the sheet transitions into the Naval Reservation Boundary, a high-desert terrain marked by geothermal activity and archaeological significance. Geologists and historians can find Coso Hot Springs, numerous fumaroles, and the Devils Kitchen. Notably, the map records the location of Indian Petroglyphs near Upper Cactus Flat, while numerous mining operations such as the Beebe Mine and Five Tunnels Mine suggest the region's enduring mineral interest.