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2018 Map of Bettles Well

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Bettles Well
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Pilot Mountains dominate the southern half of this Mineral County landscape, providing a high-elevation backdrop to the arid plains of Stewart Valley and Monte Cristo Valley. The map centers on the namesake Bettles Well, a critical water point in this high-desert environment. The surrounding terrain is defined by a complex network of seasonal drainages and springs that have historically supported small-scale ranching and mineral exploration in the region.

Evidence of human activity is scattered across the topography, from the Bettles Ranch Spring and Warner Corral Spring to the utilitarian Dump Rd. Geological features such as Cinnabar Canyon and Cinnabar Spring hint at the area's prospecting history, while named peaks like Tim Holt Summit and Table Mtn provide essential landmarks for navigation across the basin and range province. The scarcity of permanent settlements emphasizes the importance of these named water sources, such as Wild Cat Spring and Mitchell Spring, to those traversing the rugged canyons.