1955 Map of Twentynine Palms

About this map

Joshua Tree National Monument dominates the southern landscape of this mid-century survey, revealing a high-desert environment defined by the transition between the Pinto Mountains and the Little San Bernardino Mountains. The township of Twentynine Palms is shown in a period of establishment, clustered around the Oasis of Mara and The Plaza. To the north, the Marine Corps Training Center occupies the area around Mesquite Lake, while the iconic Wonderland of Rocks and Queen Mountain anchor the central wilderness. Local landmarks such as Barker Dam and the Desert Queen Mine provide tangible evidence of early ranching and mining efforts in this arid terrain. The map also delineates the Twentynine Palms Indian Res and early transport routes like the Amboy Road and Twentynine Palms Highway.