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1954 Map of Ludlow SE, 1983 Print
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1954 Map of Ludlow SE

USGS Topo · Published 1983

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Bullion Mts anchor the southern reaches of this San Bernardino County landscape, defining a terrain shaped by both geologic isolation and mid-century military infrastructure. In the early 1950s, this area was partitioned between the Marine Corps Training Center and a Naval Reservation Boundary, reflecting the intensifying use of the Mojave Desert for large-scale maneuvers and specialized defense operations. A single Pipeline cuts across the northern corridor, a vital lifeline in an arid expanse where natural water sources are notably absent from the topographic record. The map reveals a transition from these upland ranges down through alluvial fans, capturing a moment when federal land management for national defense became the primary imprint on the desert floor.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1983
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain