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1956 Map of Victorville

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Victorville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

George Air Force Base dominates the high desert landscape between Adelanto and Victorville during this mid-century period. The Mojave River serves as the primary corridor for regional infrastructure, supporting the tracks of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and Union Pacific railroads. This transportation spine connects industrial nodes like the Cement Plant at Oro Grande with agricultural and residential outposts including Helendale and Adobe Corners.

Mineral extraction is prominent across the desert floor and surrounding foothills, with numerous workings like the Red Raven Mine in the Shadow Mts and several quarries near Silver Mountain. The map detail captures the transition from old mining districts to a modern aviation and military economy. Local landmarks such as the County Fairgrounds, Victor Valley HS, and Community Hosp anchor the growing community of Victorville near the Lower Narrows of the river.