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2012 Map of Aurora

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Aurora
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Fletcher and the surrounding high-desert terrain of Mineral County define this 2012 survey, situated along the Nevada-California border. The landscape is characterized by a series of prominent peaks and hills named for local mining and ranching history, including Humboldt Hill, Aurora Hill, and Saint Marys Hill. To the west, China Camp and Del Monte stand as markers of human activity in this arid environment, connected by historic routes like Bodie Rd and State Rte 3C.

Tracing the drainage patterns of Bodie Creek and Rough Creek, the map reveals the complex topography of Del Monte Canyon and Mud Spring Canyon. Historic industrial footprints are still visible through labels like Gibbons Mill near Esmeralda Ravine, providing specific points of interest for those studying the region's mineral extraction past. Significant natural landmarks, such as the Aurora Crater and the high Brawley Peaks to the south, provide a clear view of the geological character that once drove the local economy.