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1955 Map of Ord Mountains

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Ord Mountains
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Ord Mountains dominate this 1950s High Desert landscape, revealing a complex network of mining claims and essential water sources in a demanding environment. Prospectors and miners left their mark across the terrain, from the Gold Belt Mine near Goat Mtn to the isolated Grand View Mine on the eastern slopes. These operations relied on scattered natural water points such as Aztec Spring, Sweetwater Spr, and Quill Spr, which were critical for survival and industry before modern infrastructure reached these heights.

The lower elevations transition into Lucerne Valley and Stoddard Valley, where the 1950s era of defense and technology is signaled by several Bomb Target (Aban'd) sites and the Cline Microwave Relay Sta. Transportation through this expanse was anchored by the Lucerne Valley Cutoff and Barstow Road, while landmarks like Peterman Hill and Sidewinder Mtn provided navigational anchors for those traversing the Mojave.