1952 Map of Midland

About this map

Midland stands as a primary industrial hub within the Colorado Desert, supporting the region's mineral extraction efforts in the early 1950s. The landscape is defined by the sharp rise of the Little Maria Mountains and the Mc Coy Mountains, where mining operations like the Eagle Nest Mines and Arlington Mine mark the slopes. The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad serves as the vital corridor through this arid basin, connecting the settlement of Inca and Cox to larger transport networks. This survey preserves the locations of early resource points and historical markers such as the Black Jack Tunnel and several designated sites including Browns Well and Gypsum Well. The shifting environment of the Sand Dunes and the broad Rice Valley further characterize the terrain, while the presence of a Landing Strip and Sewage Disposal at the company town indicates its mid-century infrastructure.