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1955 Map of Ludlow

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The high desert settlement of Ludlow serves as the central hub of this Mojave landscape, situated along the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad. The map documents an era of industrial transition, showing the infrastructure of the Old Railroad Grade and numerous mining sites that shaped local history. To the south, the Bagdad Chase Mine and the settlement of Stedman indicate the importance of mineral extraction in the Bullion Mountains, while smaller operations like the Old Pete Mine and Dictator No 1 Mine are scattered across the surrounding peaks. This 1955 survey also clearly delineates the massive Marine Corps Training Center and a Naval Reservation, reflecting the region's mid-century military significance. Smaller named locales such as Ragtown, Klondike, and Argos trace the sparse but vital corridor of human activity through the arid terrain of the Bristol Mountains.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1960
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62500
Physical Dimensions16.6 x 20.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain