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1987 Map of Fitting

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Fitting
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Mining operations and high-desert drainage patterns define the western slopes of the Humboldt Range in this late-twentieth-century survey. The landscape is marked by a dense concentration of mineral extraction sites, particularly within the folds of American Canyon and Fitting Canyon. Significant named operations include the Bonanza King Mine, Cinnabar City Mine, and Pacific Matchless Mine, while numerous unnamed Adits, Mine Shafts, and Open Pits underscore the intensity of prospecting in the area.

Water management and natural terrain features are visible where the mountains descend into the Buena Vista Valley, including a distinct Alkali Flat and Dry Gulch. The presence of Fossil Hill and various Springs suggests a complex geological environment. This record provides researchers and genealogists with a precise view of the industrial footprint and natural landmarks in Pershing County before modern changes to the terrain.