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1968 Map of Gold Point

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Gold Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Gold Point serves as the primary hub of activity in this 1968 desert survey, situated at the edge of the Lida Valley. The landscape is dominated by the massive presence of Slate Ridge and Mount Dunfee, terrain that supported a significant mining economy. Numerous shafts and operations are documented throughout the high ground, including the Dunfee Shaft, the Empress Mine, and the Tokop site near a prominent Radio Tower.

Evidence of historical habitation and transit is preserved in labels for Old Camp and a network of Jeep Trails and Pack Trails. Water management in this arid environment is highlighted by features such as Frenchman Well, Causer Well Corral, and a Water Tunnel near Gold Mountain. Cultural history is also noted at a site for Petroglyphs near Hanging Mesa, while the Landing Strip near the northern valley floor suggests the mid-century reliance on light aircraft for remote access.