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1956 Map of Hawes

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Hawes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad corridor anchors this mid-century desert landscape, connecting small sidings and outposts like Jimgrey, Hawes, and Eads. In the southeast, the Mojave River valley supports a concentrated area of settlement and agriculture, highlighted by Helendale and the Helendale Ranch. This riparian zone contrasts sharply with the arid interior, where infrastructure is defined by long Pipeline routes and the historical Bonanza Trail.

Aviation and industrial activities are evident across the flats, from the Hawes Auxiliary Airport and Helendale Auxiliary Airport to scattered oil wells and mineral prospects. The topographic detail captures the isolated Kramer Hills and Iron Mountain, while smaller family-named sites like Astley Rancho and landmarks such as Point of Rocks provide valuable points of reference for local historians and genealogists tracking the development of this San Bernardino County corridor.