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1955 Map of Lead Mountain NE, 1956 Print
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1955 Map of Lead Mountain NE

USGS Topo · Published 1956

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The Bullion Mountains dominate this mid-century survey of the California high desert, showing a landscape defined by volcanic activity and military utility. A significant field of Lava spreads across the northern section, bordering the arid basins of Dry Lake and the edge of Bristol Lake. Much of this territory is designated as the Marine Corps Training Center, reflecting the era's focus on expansive training grounds for amphibious and desert warfare. Evidence of earlier human activity is found in isolated industrial markers, such as the America Mine and a lone Shaft located near a winding Jeep Trail. These features, along with scattered Dry Wells, indicate a history of prospecting and resource extraction in a region where water was the primary constraint on development.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1956
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain