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1956 Map of Victorville NW

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Victorville NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The Shadow Mountains dominate the southwestern portion of this High Desert landscape, where the terrain is marked by significant mining activity during the mid-1950s. Near the rugged peaks, the Red Raven Mine is surrounded by a network of prospects, shafts, and a tunnel, indicating a period of active exploration or extraction. These operations are tucked away from the main thoroughfares, accessible only by a primitive Jeep Trail.

Drainage across the basin is defined by the winding course of Fremont Wash, which cuts through the central valley towards the northeast. Along the eastern edge, Helendale Road provides a primary route through the desert, passing several isolated wells and water tanks essential for life and industry in this arid environment. The map captures the area before the expansion of nearby desert communities, focused instead on the topography and resource potential of the Mojave terrain.