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1951 Map of Lane Mountain

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Lane Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1951
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

Montana Mine and Rio Hondo Mine sit high in the northern reaches of this High Desert landscape, marking a period when mining prospects and military expansion defined the region north of Barstow. The map captures the southern extent of the Camp Irwin Military Reservation, a vast facility established during World War II, which here borders the complex terrain of the Paradise Range. These mountains are dotted with small-scale industrial sites like the Gold Divide Mine and the Olympus Mine, reflecting the persistent search for minerals in the arid basins.

Water is the primary organizing force for human activity in this environment, as shown by the network of isolated points like Williams Well, Noble Well, and Paradise Spr. To the south, the Calico Mountains dominate the horizon, with Pickhandle Pass and Jackhammer Gap providing critical passage through the ridges. The eastern edge of the quadrangle gives way to the expansive dry bed of Coyote Lake, where the Artesian Well and Coyote Well provided essential resources for those navigating this corridor.