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1985 Map of Black Top

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Black Top
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The high-desert terrain of the Quinn Canyon Range dominates this mid-1980s provisional survey of the Nevada interior. At the center of the landscape stands the prominent peak of Black Top, a landmark for anyone navigating the transition between the basin and the mountain peaks. To the west, the flat expanse of Railroad Valley provides a stark contrast to the elevation, suggesting the isolation and scale of this corner of Nye County.

Evidence of historical mineral exploration is concentrated in the southern portion of the sheet, where several Mine Shafts and scattered Prospects indicate the region's mining heritage. These workings are located near Queen City Summit, where the terrain begins to descend toward the valley floor. The map also delineates the boundary between Nye and Lincoln Counties, providing a clear record of administrative divisions in a largely unpopulated landscape.