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1955 Map of Twentynine Palms

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Twentynine Palms
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Oasis of Mara serves as a historic focal point for this high-desert region, situated near the Twentynine Palms Indian Res and the established town of Twentynine Palms. The landscape transitions from the urbanized grid of The Plaza and Four Corners to the protected expanse of Joshua Tree National Monument. Within this southern portion of the map, complex geological features like the Wonderland of Rocks and Rattlesnake Canyon dominate the terrain, while reliable water sources such as Willow Hole and Fortynine Palms Oasis provide critical relief in an arid environment.

Mining history is preserved through the Desert Queen Mine and various shafts scattered near Queen Mountain. To the north, the Marine Corps Training Center occupies a significant portion of the Mesquite Lake basin, highlighting the area's mid-century military importance. Notable landmarks like Barker Dam and the Mon Admin Bldg reflect the early management and infrastructure development of the national monument during this era.