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1989 Map of Aurora

Name: 1989 Topographic Map of Aurora
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Aurora serves as the focal point of this late 20th-century survey along the high borderlands of Mineral County, Nevada, and Mono County, California. The landscape is heavily marked by industrial activity, particularly evident in the concentration of Adits, Mine Shafts, and Prospects surrounding the Chesco Mine and Gregory Flats. A Cem stands near the old settlement area, providing a primary point of interest for genealogists researching the residents of this high-altitude mining district.

The rugged terrain is defined by Del Monte Canyon and Bodie Creek, which cut through the Toiyabe National Forest. The map traces the historic Von Schmidt Boundary, a significant surveying landmark demarcating the state line. Between the settlement of Del Monte and the prominent Aurora Crater, the sheet documents a complex network of resource extraction sites and water features like the Tailings Pond, reflecting a century of mineral exploration and the infrastructure required to support it.