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1955 Map of Lavic

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Lavic
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad corridor cuts across the high Mojave landscape, marking the northern edge of a territory defined by volcanic activity and ephemeral basins. The dry beds of Lavic Lake and Galway Lake serve as distinct markers amidst the surrounding peaks, while Pisgah Crater and extensive lava fields dominate the northern quadrant. This 1955 survey captures a period when the region was heavily utilized for military and industrial purposes, with much of the land designated as a Naval Reservation and a training center.

Prospectors and mining operations left a significant footprint across the Lavic Mountains and Bullion Mountains. Significant sites like the National Lead Mine, Mawry Mine, and Silver Bell Mine are recorded alongside various shafts and the Kenton Mill. The presence of an Abandoned Landing Field near the dry lakes further reflects the mid-century aviation and military activity that shaped this part of San Bernardino County.