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1983 Map of Bitter Spring

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Bitter Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The American Borax Road cuts across this arid landscape, a reminder of the region's mineral extraction history. Several sites marked as Prospects and a specific Mine are scattered through the rugged terrain, particularly near White Basin and the slopes of the Muddy Mountains. These features indicate the industrial exploration that preceded the area's modern status as a protected recreational space.

Water is the central organizing force in this dry environment, with Bitter Spring and Echo Wash serving as primary landmarks. The map details the transition into the Lake Mead National Recreation Area along its southern boundary, where the Bitter Spring Valley meets the Echo Hills. Parallel formations of West Longwell Ridge and East Longwell Ridge create a distinct corridor through the center of the sheet.