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1955 Map of Shadow Mountains

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Shadow Mountains dominate the northern landscape of this Mojave Desert region, where mining operations and isolated ranching outposts defined the local economy during the mid-twentieth century. Resource extraction is evident through numerous prospects, shafts, and tunnels, including the Rabbit Hole Mine and the Princess Pat Mine near Silver Peak. To the south, the terrain descends into the El Mirage Valley, a vast arid basin characterized by the expansive El Mirage Lake bed and the adjacent El Mirage Field. This aviation site, accompanied by an Airway Beacon, underscores the importance of the flat lakebed for early desert flight operations.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1969
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain