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1985 Map of Clark Mtn.

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Clark Mtn.
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Clark Mountain Range dominates this desert landscape, where mineral extraction and scarce water sources define the human geography of the mid-1980s. The map highlights a series of significant mining operations, including the Stonewall Mine, Taylor Mine, and Colosseum Mine, clustered near the high peaks and deep canyons like Greens Canyon. These sites, along with the Copper World Mine to the south, indicate a legacy of prospecting in the region's complex geological formations.

Water management is critical in this arid environment, evidenced by named features such as Ivanpah Springs, Pachalka Spring, and the seasonally variable Whiskey Spring (Dry). The eastern portion of the map transitions into the Ivanpah Valley, showing the flat expanse of Ivanpah Lake and the infrastructure required to support the area, including a Transmission Line and a remote Radio Facility. Much of this terrain is managed within the Mojave National Scenic Area, balancing industrial history with conservation.