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1989 Map of Bird Spring

Name: 1989 Topographic Map of Bird Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Bird Spring Range dominates this corner of Clark County, defining a landscape shaped by mineral extraction and desert exploration. The high ground is marked by industrial activity, particularly the Arden Quarries and various mining sites such as the Nevada Royale Quarry and the Gary Allen Quarry. These excavations reveal the mid-century push to tap into the geological resources of the Great Basin.

Lower elevations are crisscrossed by a network of 4wd roads and trails that connect isolated landmarks. Evidence of diverse land use appears in the presence of an Oil Well and a solitary Corral, while the namesake Bird Spring provides a vital water source in an otherwise arid environment. Numerous Prospects, Adits, and unnamed Quarry sites are scattered throughout the hills, offering a detailed map for those tracing the history of Nevada's small-scale mining operations and desert surveying during the late 1980s.