1960 Map of Garnet Mtn.

Water management and ranching appear as sparse but critical survival features. Named sites like Burnt Mill Ranch and the Patterson Well highlight the reliance on isolated water sources, while the King Tut Pipeline and various aqueduct segments demonstrate early efforts to move water across the desert floor. To the north, the expanse of Lake Mead and the Salt Spring Bay shoreline mark the boundary of the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, contrasting the high peaks of Garnet Mountain and Iron Mtn.