1915 Map of Bristol Range

About this map

Bristol Mines and the Lucky Star Mine anchor this 1915 survey of the high desert landscape between the Bristol Range and the West Range. The industrial character of the era is defined by the Pioche Pacific (Narrow Gage) railroad, which snakes through the eastern foothills to serve mining settlements like Jackrabbit and Bristol. These mountain outposts relied on a critical network of isolated water sources such as Bristol Well, Wildhorse Bill Spring, and Little Piute Spring to sustain operations in the arid terrain.