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2018 Map of Ludlow

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Ludlow
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Ludlow serves as a central point of navigation in this high desert landscape, where the legendary National Trails Hwy and modern interstate corridors meet. The terrain is defined by the sharp elevations of the Cady Mountains to the north and the Bullion Mountains to the south, with wide drainage systems like Argos Wash and Broadwell Wash cutting through the arid floor of the Mojave Desert.

Evidence of the region's mining and homesteading past is visible in the placement of Stedman and Ragtown, connected by desert routes such as Bagdad Chase Rd. These settlements, along with landmarks like Swede Hill and Sand Hill, provide essential context for researchers tracing the historical development of southeastern San Bernardino County. Local infrastructure is further represented by Ludlow Airport and the network of access roads including Ludlow Rd and Crucero Rd.