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1970 Map of Bennett Pass

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Bennett Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The Pan American Mine sits at the northern edge of this high-desert landscape, reflecting the mining activity that has long shaped the eastern Nevada interior. The area is dominated by the massive crests of the Highland Range, Chief Range, and the Black Canyon Range, where elevation and terrain dictate the path of travel. Steep drainage systems like Deer Canyon and Black Canyon carve through the limestone and volcanic rock, feeding into lower areas such as Oak Flat.

Transportation is defined by a network of primitive routes, including several labeled Jeep Trails that negotiate the high passes. Bennett Pass serves as a critical transition point between the mountain ranges, while Bennett Springs provides a rare water source in this arid environment, eventually draining into the Bennett Springs Wash. Further south, the notable break of Klondike Gap offers a passage through the Chief Range, illustrating the geographic constraints on early movement through Lincoln County.