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1952 Map of Midland

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Midland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

Midland stands as a focal point in this desert landscape, characterized by the industrial footprint of gypsum mining and rail transit in the early 1950s. The settlement is positioned near a Landing Strip and a dedicated Sewage Disposal facility, serving as a hub for the surrounding mineral extraction operations. The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad provides the primary connection through the region, linking the small stations of Inca and Cox to the broader California rail network.

Prospectors and mining historians can trace a network of desert infrastructure, including the Arlington Mine Road which leads into the Little Maria Mountains. The topography is dotted with historical extraction sites such as the Arlington Mine, Black Jack Tunnel, and the St John Mine. Water sources, critical for desert survival and industry, are noted at Mojave Tank and the former Gypsum Well (Site), while the northern reaches are dominated by shifting Sand Dunes.