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1980 Map of Bettles Well
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1980 Map of Bettles Well

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The Pilot Mountains and the Gabbs Valley Range dominate this desert landscape, separated by the high expanse of the Monte Cristo Valley. In the early 1980s, this region of Mineral County remained a center of mineral exploration and ranching history, as evidenced by the high concentration of mines and named water sources. Significant mining operations such as the Lakeview Mine, Clay Peters Mine, and Copper Chief Mine are scattered across the slopes, while numerous prospects suggest ongoing geologic interest. Water, the most critical resource in this arid terrain, is marked by isolated points like Bettles Well and Black Jack Spring. Traces of human activity are etched into the canyons via a network of Jeep Trails, connecting remote landmarks like the Radio Tower and Tim Holt Summit to the canyon floors of Dunlap Canyon and Cinnabar Canyon.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1980
Date Published1980
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.7 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain