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1987 Map of Beatty

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Beatty
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

Rhyolite stands as a prominent focal point on this Nevada survey, illustrating the layout of this famed mining community and its surrounding landscape. Nearby, the Bullfrog (Site) and landmarks such as the National Bank on Ladd Mountain evoke the early 20th-century gold rush era. The terrain is dominated by the Bullfrog Hills, where numerous extractive sites like the Montgomery-Shoshone Mine and Denver Mine are documented alongside a network of an Old RR Grade and modern four-wheel-drive trails.

To the east, Beatty serves as the regional hub near the Amargosa River and the Amargosa Narrows. The map details the transition from industrial mining operations at Bonanza Mtn to the residential areas of Beatty, including a Trailer Park and Cem. From Sarcobatus Flat in the northwest to the Oasis Valley, the survey provides a clear view of the springs, such as Upper Indian Spring, and mountains that defined the survival and economy of this desert region.