1967 Map of Bonnie Claire SE

About this map

Grapevine Mountains dominate the western half of this Nevada landscape, where steep elevation changes give way to the broad expanse of Sarcobatus Flat to the east. Within the southern boundary lies a portion of Death Valley National Monument, marking the transition into one of the most arid environments in North America. Traces of previous desert transit and infrastructure are visible across the basin, most notably the Old Railroad Grade which cuts a straight line through the northeast corner of the sheet. Vital water sources in this high-desert terrain are sparse, with Willow Spring and a nearby Water Tank serving as the primary landmarks for surveyors in the late 1960s. The map illustrates the stark contrast between the desert floor and the high ridgelines, where townships like T. 10 S. meet along the rugged slopes.