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1986 Map of Paradise Range, 1987 Print
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1986 Map of Paradise Range

USGS Topo · Published 1987

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The Fort Irwin Military Reservation dominates the eastern expanse of this high-desert landscape, a region defined by intense geological exploration and mid-century space-age infrastructure. Scientific advancement is evident at the Goldstone Deep Space Communications Complex, where specialized installations like Venus and Aries supported deep-space tracking efforts. This juxtaposition of frontier mining and modern technology is a hallmark of the area, as traditional excavations such as the Gold Divide Mine, Olympus Mine, and Rio Hondo Mine are scattered across the Paradise Range. Water sources remained vital for both industry and survival in this arid environment, marked by Paradise Springs, Hot Springs, and Jack Spring. The map documents a transition from the labor-intensive prospecting of the early 20th century to the large-scale military and aerospace operations that reshaped the California desert during the Cold War era.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1986
Date Published1987
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.7 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain