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1988 Map of Chloride City

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Chloride City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

Mining history dominates this survey of the eastern edge of Death Valley National Monument, where the steep slopes of the Funeral Mountains meet the valley floor. The map highlights the industrial remains of the early 20th-century boom, specifically the Chloride City (Site) and the Keane Wonder Mill (Ruins). These locations, along with the USMM 133 Keane Wonder Mine and the Big Bell Mine, illustrate the intensive search for silver and gold in this arid environment.

Transportation is limited to rugged 4wd tracks and trails navigating through topographic landmarks like Hells Gate and Boundary Canyon. Water sources were critical for both survival and ore processing, as evidenced by the inclusion of Keane Wonder Springs, Monarch Spring, and Hole in the Rock Spring. The presence of a lonely Grave near the Chloride City site serves as a poignant reminder of the harsh realities faced by those who worked these claims.