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1955 Map of Newberry

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Newberry
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

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Mojave River flows through this high desert region of San Bernardino County, where the 1950s landscape is defined by its transit corridors and isolated outposts. The Union Pacific and Atchison Topeka And Santa Fe railroads parallel the river, connecting remote stops like Manix, Harvard, and Lava. A significant historical layer is visible at the Camp Cady (Site) and nearby Camp Cady Ranch, marking a location of long-standing water access at Cady Spring.

Industry and infrastructure shape the valley floor, from the Daggett Radio Range Station to the Talc Mines situated near the desert floor's eastern edge. The community of Newberry serves as a local hub, featuring the Newberry School and Newberry Spring. Notable desert landmarks include the dry expanse of Troy Lake and the prominent volcanic profile of Black Butte, while the Newberry Mountains and Cady Mountains flank the corridor. A network of named tracks like Silver Valley Road and Cottonwood Road reveals the grid-like survey patterns and ranching access routes of the mid-century era.