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1988 Map of Anchorite Hills

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Anchorite Hills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The Von Schmidt Boundary (1873) bisects this high-elevation terrain along the Nevada and California border, marking the historical survey line between Mineral and Mono counties. The landscape is dominated by the Anchorite Hills and the northern reaches of the Excelsior Mountains, where several unnamed prospects and a prospect point to a history of mineral exploration in the shadow of Anchorite Pass.

Remote water sources like Alameda Well and drainage features such as Box Canyon and Little Whisky Flat underscore the arid character of the Alkali Valley region. Much of the eastern portion is designated as a Restricted Access Area, while the central highlands are protected within the Toiyabe National Forest, illustrating the 1980s-era division between public lands and controlled military or government zones.