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San Bernardino County Mines Register and Map
A very scarce topographical map and mines register of San Bernardino County. Issued under the aegis of the California State Mining Bureau, headed by State Mineralogist Lewis E. Aubury.
Gilbert E. Bailey, maker of the map, also published several other interesting works on geological aspects of California.
- Saline Deposits of California (1902).
- Check list of the geologic formation names of California (1918)
- Some hot springs of Southern California; their origin and classification (1919)
- California - A Geologic Wonderland (Los Angeles, 1924)
The text booklet which accompanies the map contains the register of known mines in San Bernardino County, including location, patent status, number and size of veins and character of the ore extracted.
In addition to the main large folding map there are two additional maps in the text booklet:
- The Mountains of the Mojave Desert Accompanying Register of Mines of San Bernardino County, Cal.
- Map of the Desert Fissure Sprints, San Bernardino Co.
San Bernardino County, California, is rich in diverse mineral resources, with significant historical contributions to mining in the state. The county's mountains and deserts yielded valuable minerals like gold, silver, copper, and lead, with gold mining dominating early activity, particularly in the Mojave Desert's historic districts such as Calico and the Oro Grande area. The county is also known for its deposits of limestone, borax, and rare-earth minerals, which have been important in industrial applications. Today, San Bernardino continues to produce minerals, especially for construction materials, though active mining has declined from its historical peak.
Rarity
Very scarce in the market. Only a dozen institutional holdings per OCLC.
