1956 Map of Victorville

About this map

The Mojave River carves a green path through this high desert landscape, serving as the corridor for the shared tracks of the Up At&SF and Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroads. During the mid-1950s, Victorville shows significant development around the Victor Valley HS and the County Fairgrounds, while the surrounding area remains defined by industrial and military activity. To the northwest, the extensive George Air Force Base dominates the plateau, while the river banks are home to the heavy industry of the Cement Plant and old mining operations like the Comet Mine near Quartzite Mtn. The map reveals a transition from the established community at Oro Grande to the emerging residential clusters of Mountain View, alongside leisure landmarks such as the Victor Valley Country Club and a local Drive-in Theater.