1968 Map of Cerbat

About this map

Mineral Park serves as a focal point for this late-1960s landscape, where industrial mining and early roadside curiosities meet in the high desert. The map captures a transition from the historic mining district near Ithaca Peak and Turquoise Mtn to the modern logistics of the Mineral Park Landing Strip Road. The presence of the Mineral Park Cem and several specialized mining operations, such as the Emerald Isle Mine and Golden Gem Mine, highlights the long-standing mineral extraction economy of the Cerbat Mountains. To the west, the arid expanse of the Sacramento Valley is punctuated by the whimsical settlement of Santa Claus, contrasting with the heavy industrial footprint of the Tailings Pond and Industrial Waste Ponds. A network of drainage systems like Cerbat Wash and Thirteenmile Wash defines the rugged terrain between the peaks and the valley floor.