1982 Map of Grand View Mine

About this map

Grand View Mine and other high-elevation extractions define this rugged portion of the Ord Mountains during the early 1980s. The landscape is dominated by the prominent peaks of West Ord Mountain and East Ord Mountain, which rise sharply above the southern expanse of North Lucerne Valley. The map records a classic High Desert mining landscape, featuring the Ford Mine and Riley Mine alongside numerous scattered prospects. This 1982 provisional edition details the transition from the arid floor of the Lucerne Valley to the steep, mineral-rich slopes of the range, offering a precise look at the dirt tracks and remote worksites used by late-century miners and prospectors.