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1968 Map of Bellehelen

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Bellehelen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Bellehelen sits at the head of a canyon in the high desert of Nye County, where this 1960s-era survey reveals a landscape defined by isolated mining operations and remote cattle ranching. The map identifies specific mineral prospects including the Ajax Mine, Craig Mine, and Ben Hur Mine, interspersed with remnants of earlier habitation labeled as Ruins. These sites are linked by a network of Jeep Trails that traverse the gaps between Stone Cabin Valley and Reveille Valley.

The central peaks of the Kawich Range, including distinctive summits like Castle Rock and Squawtip, overlook a series of vital water sources. High-elevation desert hydrology is represented by Clifford Spring, Jackson Falls Spring, and the seasonal Bellehelen Lake No 1 and Bellehelen Lake No 2. This survey was conducted in cooperation with the Atomic Energy Commission, reflecting the strategic importance of this region of Nevada during the mid-20th century.