Join Free
1956 Map of Helendale, 1975 Print
Loading...
Loading map...

1956 Map of Helendale

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Mojave River valley serves as the central artery for this mid-century desert landscape, where water and transport define the settlement patterns of Helendale and Bryman. Two major rail lines, the Union Pacific and the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe, parallel the river's course, highlighting the area's importance as a transit corridor between the High Desert and the coast. To the east, the rugged slopes of Silver Mountain and Sparkhule Mtn are marked by a legacy of resource extraction, with numerous workings such as the Oro Grande Mine, Branch Mine, and Apex Mine dotting the terrain. The presence of an Airway Beacon and a network of desert routes like Harper Lake Road and Davis Road further illustrate the mid-century infrastructure required to navigate and develop this arid region during a period of steady California expansion.

Find a feature on this map

25 named features on this map. Tap any name to fly to it.

Don’t see what you’re looking for? This feature index may not catch every label — zoom into the map to look around manually.

Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1975
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

Editions of this 1956 Helendale Map

Historical Maps of Victorville Through Time

1742 maps found

Featured Locations

Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain