Mariposa Mine and the Waldron Mine sit within a landscape defined by mercury mining history and desert topography. This 2010 survey illustrates the complex network of access roads, such as the Mariposa Mine Rd and Villa de la Mina Rd, that connect these industrial sites to the broader region. The terrain is marked by significant features like Amarilla Mountain, Clay Mountain, and Tres Cuevas Mountain, punctuated by the distinct Terlingua Sinkhole.
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1903 · Terlingua
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1904 · Terlingua
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1931 · Lajitas
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1959 · Emory Peak
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1965 · Emory Peak
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1971 · Yellow Hill
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1971 · Terlingua
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1971 · Amarilla Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1971 · The Solitario
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1971 · Hen Egg Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:24,000