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1956 Map of Lanfair Valley

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Lanfair Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Lanfair Valley and the surrounding desert peaks are defined by a complex network of mining prospects and historic transit corridors in this mid-century survey. The landscape is marked by the Old Government Road and numerous Jeep Trails that connect remote outposts across the Piute Range and the Vontrigger Hills. Extraction efforts are evident throughout the quadrangle, notably at the True Blue Mine, the California Mine, and the Leiser Ray Mine near the base of Billie Mtn.

Water management in this arid environment is highlighted by the presence of several Water Tanks, Reservoirs, and natural sources like Vontrigger Spring and Hackberry Spring. These features, along with a Pipeline and various Tunnels, illustrate the infrastructure required to support mining and transit in San Bernardino County. The area also includes a remote Landing Strip and specialized geographical markers like Tungsten Flat and a Clay Pit, reflecting the diverse geologic and logistical history of the Mojave region.