1953 Map of Gold Butte

About this map

Mica Peak and the Virgin Mountains dominate this 1953 landscape along the border of Nevada and Arizona, where the Mojave and Great Basin environments meet. The settlement of Gold Butte serves as a central point for the region's mining and ranching activity, evidenced by the numerous operations scattered through the surrounding ridges and basins. Prospectors and historians can trace the locations of the Lincoln Mine, Tramp Mine, and Snowflake Mine, while the southern portion of the map transitions into the Lake Mead National Recreational Area. The topography reflects a complex drainage system flowing toward Lake Mead, with prominent features like the geologic oddity of Devils Throat and the wide expanse of Grand Wash Bay illustrating the dramatic change in terrain as the mountains descend toward the reservoir’s edge.