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1956 Map of Bellevue Peak

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Bellevue Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Mahogany Hills and the Fish Creek Range dominate this mid-century topographic study, revealing a landscape defined by high-altitude mining and remote water sources. The map documents the scattered extractive industry of central Nevada, featuring operations such as the Mountain Boy Mine, Rose Mine, and Angelo Bell Mine tucked into the canyons. These sites, along with several shafts and wells like Ardans Well and the 3C Well, illustrate the mid-1950s effort to manage resources in an arid environment.

Evidence of early habitation and pioneer movement is preserved at the Fenstermaker Grave near Fenstermaker Wash, providing a specific point of interest for genealogists and local historians. The terrain transitions from the wide Antelope Valley through the high peaks of Bellevue Peak and White Cloud Peak, eventually descending toward Fish Creek Valley. Primitive transportation is marked by a network of Jeep Trails that connect these remote springs and summits.