1968 Map of Bonnie Claire SW

About this map

Death Valley National Monument dominates the southern landscape of this high desert terrain, where the state boundary between Nevada and California cuts across the rugged topography. The survey reveals a complex network of geological and historical markers, most notably the Von Schmidt Line (Indefinite), which traces an earlier attempted boundary between the states. To the north, the wide expanse of Bonnie Claire Flat provides a stark contrast to the rising peaks of the Grapevine Mountains. Prominent summits like Helmet and Batus provide fixed points for navigating the desert, while a solitary Jeep Trail winds through the canyons, marking the sparse human presence in this region. This 1960s-era topography offers a clear view of the jurisdictional overlaps between Esmeralda, Nye, and Inyo counties within the protected monument lands.