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2021 Map of Green Monster Mine

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Green Monster Mine
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Pahrump Valley and the northern reaches of the Mojave Desert define this arid landscape along the Nevada and California border. The terrain is characterized by a network of ephemeral drainage systems, including the southward-reaching Lovell Wash and the prominent Potosi Wash, which meander through the broad alluvial basins. These washes provide a structural logic to the desert floor, indicating the seasonal flow of water from higher elevations toward the valley floor.

Infrastructure in this area is sparse, centered primarily on transit routes like Pahrump Rd and the straight-line trajectory of Tuskegee St. Near the southern boundary, Black Butte stands as a distinct topographic landmark, marking a shift in the geological character of the region. The map meticulously documents the transition from Clark County to Inyo County, capturing the intersection of state lines and township boundaries within a relatively undeveloped portion of the Great Basin.