1987 Map of Benton

About this map

Benton Valley serves as the focal point of this 1980s landscape where the high desert meets the steep eastern slopes of the Inyo National Forest. The settlement of Benton is the primary hub, situated near a complex network of canyons and gulches that reveal the area's mining history. The map identifies several historical locations, including Montgomery City (Site) and Queen Dicks (Site), alongside active or former extraction points like the Black Warrior Mine. This transition from the flat valley floor to the prominent heights of Blind Spring Hill and Modoc Peak is marked by the presence of an Inspection Station and various springs. The map also delineates the precise border between California and Nevada, following the historic Von Schmidt Line through the rugged terrain of the White Mountains.