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2015 Map of Blue Diamond

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Blue Diamond
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Blue Diamond sits at the heart of this desert landscape, where the Spring Mountains rise sharply against the Cottonwood Valley. The map highlights a critical network of water sources essential for life in the Mojave Desert, ranging from Mormon Green Springs to smaller seeps like Moonshine Spring and Lone Grapevine Spring. This 2015 data reflects a modern reliance on historical geographic markers, showing how ancient routes like the Old Spanish Trail still define movement through the Bird Spring Range.

High-relief landmarks such as Sandstone Bluffs, Mt Wilson, and Rainbow Mtn dominate the western portion of the quadrangle within the Toiyabe National Forest. The transition from these vertical peaks to the residential clusters of Bonnie Springs and the village of Blue Diamond illustrates the area's development around natural springs. Trails with contemporary names like 3 Mile Smile and Rusty Bucket weave through the lower elevations, marking the modern recreational use of this storied terrain.