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1956 Map of Clark Mountain

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Clark Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Clark Mtn Range dominates this mid-century desert survey, revealing a landscape defined by mining activity and remote transport routes. During the mid-1950s, the area was a hub of geological prospecting, centered on the heights of Clark Mtn where operations like the Colosseum Mine and Taylor Mine were active. The map documents the industrial infrastructure of the era, from the Copper World Mine to the processing site at Greens Mill.

Navigation across the arid basins of Shadow Valley and Mesquite Valley relied on specialized tracks, most notably the Old Traction Jeep Road, which follows the historic path toward Mesquite Lake. Crucial water sources for both miners and travelers are meticulously noted, including Pachalka Spring and Greens Well. This record preserves the location of numerous shafts and prospects that shaped the high-desert economy before later shifts in land use.