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1971 Map of Hinkley

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Hinkley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

Hinkley sits at the heart of this Mojave Desert landscape, serving as a hub for both agricultural and industrial activity during the latter half of the 20th century. The settlement is anchored by the Hinkley Sch and Hinkley PO, with the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad corridor defining the community's orientation. The map reveals an intricate infrastructure of pipelines and a Pumping Sta, reflecting the critical importance of water management in the arid Hinkley Valley.

Evidence of local industry and social life is found in the presence of the Grange Hall and the Rodeo Ground, alongside more modern developments like the Industrial Waste Ponds. The surrounding terrain, dominated by Iron Mountain and Mt General, is peppered with resource extraction sites such as the Pedry Mine and various prospects. To the south, the Mojave River is bordered by a levee, marking the transition from the inhabited valley to the rugged peaks of the high desert.