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1987 Map of Darwin

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

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The high-desert mining settlement of Darwin is documented here as it appeared in the late 1980s, revealing a landscape defined by its industrial extraction and isolation. Situated between the Darwin Hills and the Argus Range, the town center is marked by its Post Office and a nearby Cem, while a Landing Strip and Sanitary Disposal Site underscore the logistical needs of this remote outpost.

Evidence of extensive silver and lead mining operations is visible throughout, from the concentrated Darwin Mines and various Open Pit Mines to the numerous Mine Dump and Tailings features. Beyond the industrial sites, the map traces vital water sources like Darwin Falls and China Garden Spring along the Darwin Wash. To the north, the Darwin Plateau drops off into Rainbow Canyon, where the Father Crowley Viewpoint offers a vista over the arid terrain and the winding path of Route 190.