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1987 Map of Carrara Canyon

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Carrara Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Carrara stands as a significant historical marker on the eastern edge of the Amargosa Desert, representing a former center of activity now noted as a site. This high desert landscape is defined by the steep elevation of Bare Mountain, which peaks at Bare Mountain Peak. The geography is deeply scarred by mining and industrial ventures, with prominent locations such as the Diamond Queen Mine, Gold Ace Mine, and several Quarries scattered across the slopes and canyons.

Transportation and utility infrastructure are visible through the Old RR Grade and a major Transmission Line that cut across the arid terrain. Natural water sources like Specie Spring and the ephemeral Amargosa River contrast with the industrial debris of Tailings and Borrow Pits. The map reveals a transition from the desert floor to the rugged heights of Razorback Ridge and Wildcat Peak, reflecting the area's history of extraction and its proximity to the wide expanse of Crater Flat.