1994 Map of Benton

About this map

The high-desert landscape of Benton Valley is defined by a legacy of mining and the enduring infrastructure of the American West. Centered on the settlement of Benton, the map illustrates a complex network of 4WD trails and an Aqueduct that traverses the arid flats below Blind Spring Hill. The eastern portion is dominated by the steep ascent into the Inyo National Forest and the Boundary Peak Wilderness, where the terrain rises sharply from the valley floor. Historically significant markers like the Von Schmidt Line and the state boundary between California and Nevada highlight the region's geopolitical history. Relics of the silver and gold era are visible at Montgomery City and the Black Warrior Mine, while numerous peaks such as Diana Peak and Modoc Peak provide landmarks for those tracing the mineral-rich geology of the White Mountains range.