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2018 Map of Aurora

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Aurora
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Bodie Mountains and the high desert terrain of the Toiyabe National Forest dominate this borderland landscape. The settlement of Fletcher sits in the north along the route of State Highway 359, while the old site of Del Monte is positioned near the junction of Bodie Creek and Rough Creek. The map documents a rugged mining history, evidenced by the Homestead Mine and a network of specialized paths like Cemetery Spur and Ruins Trail that wind through the hills.

Elevations vary significantly across named peaks such as Bald Peak, Aurora Hill, and East Braly Peak. Numerous springs, including Aurora Spring and Fletcher Spring, provide vital water points in this arid environment. The map captures the precise intersection of the Mineral and Mono County line with the Nevada-California state border, showing how historical land divisions bisect the natural topography of Sugarloaf Valley and Esmeralda Ravine.