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1982 Map of Hector

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Hector
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The Cady Mountains dominate the northern landscape of this Mojave Desert region, where industrial extraction and transportation infrastructure intersect. The small settlement of Hector serves as a focal point along the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad, a vital corridor for freight movement across the arid terrain. The map reveals a high concentration of mining activity, including the Hector Mine, various Strip Mines, and an Open Pit Mine, indicating the area's significance for mineral production in the early 1980s.

Energy and utility corridors are clearly defined, with an Underground Pipeline and a Steel Tower Transmission Line cutting across the alluvial fans and Lava flows. These linear features, alongside landmarks like a Radio Facility and Sub Sta, reflect the modernization of the desert landscape. The presence of numerous Wash channels and a substantial Dike highlights the environmental challenges of managing water runoff and protecting infrastructure in this sparsely populated portion of San Bernardino County.