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1915 Map of Searles Lake

USGS Topo · Published 1951

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Randsburg and Johannesburg serve as the industrial anchors of this high-desert landscape during the early twentieth century, marking a period of intense mineral extraction. The map reveals a complex web of mining operations, including the Arando Mine and Star of the West Mine, supported by the Southern Pacific Railroad and the Trona Railway. The dry expanse of Searles Lake is punctuated by the Soda Works, highlighting the region's importance for chemical production. To the east, the boundary of the Death Valley National Monument marks a transition into the protected desert wilderness. The network of sidings like Mabel Siding and Rademacher Siding illustrates a landscape defined by logistical support for the mines. Small settlements and springs, such as Atolia, Garlock, and Indian Joe Spring, provide critical points of human presence in a terrain characterized by the Argus Range and the El Paso Mountains.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1915
Date Published1951
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:250000
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain