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1955 Map of Ludlow, 1985 Print
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1955 Map of Ludlow

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Ludlow serves as the central hub of this Mojave Desert landscape, positioned along the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad and the iconic Route 66. The mapping captures a period of industrial transition, where active mining operations like the Bagdad Chase Mine near Stedman contrast with the Ragtown (Ruins) further north. To the west, Argos marks another point along the rail line, shadowed by the Cady Mountains and dissected by the broad Argos Wash. The southern half of the sheet is dominated by the Marine Corps Training Center, reflecting the mid-century military expansion into the high desert. Historical infrastructure is well-preserved here, including an Old Railroad Grade and the Los Angeles-Amarillo Airway Beacon 17 perched near Swede Hill, offering a clear look at early aviation and transport networks.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1985
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain