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1969 Map of Delamar

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Delamar
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Delamar and the nearby settlement of Helene serve as the primary focal points of this 1969 Lincoln County survey, documenting a landscape deeply shaped by mining activity. Evidence of industrial heritage is scattered throughout the eastern foothills, including a marked Mine, extensive Tailings, and several Ruins. The presence of a Cem near Helene and another north of Delamar underscores the historical permanence of these desert communities during their active years.

The rugged terrain is defined by complex drainage systems, such as Monkey Wrench Wash, Helene Wash, and Delamar Wash, which cut through the high country towards the Big Lime Mountain massif. Transportation across this arid environment is limited to a network of Jeep Trails and a Pack Tr, while a lone Corral and Water Tank suggest a continued reliance on the land for livestock. This map provides a detailed look at the infrastructure that supported these high-altitude Nevada settlements before the late 20th century.