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1996 Map of Hardscrabble Mountains, 2002 Print
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1996 Map of Hardscrabble Mountains

USGS Topo · Published 2002

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White Sands Missile Range dominates the central landscape of this Sierra County survey, which was updated at the close of the twentieth century. The terrain is defined by the sharp elevations of the Hardscrabble Mountains and the Chalk Hills, connected by high-altitude passages like Rhodes Pass and Granite Gap. This arid region relies on a sparse network of water sources, including Red House Well and Hardscrabble Spring, which likely served as critical landmarks for range operations and local cattle ranching. Evidence of early mineral exploration persists at the Black Bear Mine near Dan Canyon, while surveyors noted several unnamed prospect sites tucked into the ridges. The topography is deeply incised by drainages such as Cottonwood Canyon and Rhodes Canyon, illustrating the challenging environment of the San Andres Mountains foothills during this era of military and federal land management.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1996
Date Published2002
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain