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1989 Map of Gold Basin

Name: 1989 Topographic Map of Gold Basin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

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The White Hills dominate this section of the Arizona desert, marked by an intense density of mineral exploration and extraction. The landscape is a network of Mines, Prospects, and Adits, reflecting a period when the earth was actively scoured for wealth. Distinct operations such as the Cyclopic Mine and the Excelsior Mine stand out among the countless unnamed shafts and pits, while the Open Pit Mine near Uslm 2518 illustrates more extensive surface workings.

Industrial and transit routes like the Pearce Ferry Road and Stockton Hill Road cut through the arid terrain, connecting these remote workings to the wider region. In the more level expanse of the Gold Basin Valley, the Hualapai Wash and Fox Canyon Wash provide the primary drainage. Notable human landmarks such as Burnt Mill and a lone Cem provide sparse evidence of permanent settlement amidst the pervasive mining activity.