2018 Map of Eureka

About this map

The settlement of Eureka serves as the focal point of this high-desert landscape, situated where the Fish Creek Range meets the southern end of the Diamond Valley. This 2018 survey documents a region defined by its rugged topography and deep historical roots, evident in the cluster of burial sites south of the main townsite. Genealogists and local historians can trace the community's legacy through labels for the Cedar Hills Cem, Eureka Masonic Cem, Schwab Cem, and Saint Brendans Catholic Cem. The surrounding terrain is marked by sharp elevation changes, from the prominent Richmond Mtn and Crater Cone to the winding corridors of Eureka Canyon and Newark Canyon. Water sources like Simpson Springs and Four-eyed Nicks Springs remain critical landmarks in this arid environment, while the proximity of Graveyard Flat and Spanish Gulch suggests a landscape long shaped by mining and ranching interests.