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1972 Map of Landers, 1976 Print
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1972 Map of Landers

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Homestead Valley defines the high desert landscape of this 1972 survey, centered on the emerging community of Landers and the southern edge of the Twentynine Palms Marine Corps Base. The map reveals a transition from the mid-century aviation era to residential growth, marked by the presence of two airstrips: Giant Rock Airport and Landers Airport. The desert floor is intricately networked with named roads and tracks, such as Milne Road and Happy Trail, serving scattered outposts like Reche Wells and Flamingo Heights. The terrain is anchored by the distinct profiles of Spy Mountain and Ruby Mountain, while the hydrology is dominated by the ephemeral Pipes Wash. This record captures the region shortly after the initial homesteading boom, showing the grid of desert blocks and mining remnants like the New Dixie Mine Rd.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1972
Date Published1976
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.7 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain