1953 Map of Nebo

About this map

The Mojave River valley serves as a vital logistics and transport artery in this mid-century desert landscape, dominated by the massive Marine Corps Supply Center complex. While Barstow anchors the western edge, the map reveals the extensive military presence at Nebo and the Marine Corps Supply Center Area (Yermo). The convergence of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and Union Pacific railroads underscores the area's importance as a rail hub, while the desert hills to the north are pocketed with mining history. Prominent terrain features like the Calico Mountains, Lead Mountain, and Elephant Mountain are marked with numerous industrial artifacts, including the Barium Queen Mine, Silver Bow Mine, and several unnamed shafts and prospects, illustrating a landscape defined by both strategic defense and mineral extraction.