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1912 Map of Ivanpah

Name: 1912 Topographic Map of Ivanpah
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1937
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1937

About this map

Mining operations and early twentieth-century rail lines dominate this landscape spanning the California-Nevada state line. The Spring Mountain Range and Kingston Range are dotted with dozens of active claims, including the Potosi Mine, Yellow Pine Mine, and the Silver Kingston Mine. This era was defined by the extraction of minerals like turquoise and copper, evidenced by the Copper Smelter (Abandoned) near Valley Wells.

Logistics for these remote operations relied heavily on the San Pedro Los Angeles and Salt Lake RR, which connects settlements like Kelso, Cima, and Nipton. To the east, the Barnwell junction serves as a hub for the Barnwell and Searchlight Line and the California Eastern RR, linking the high desert mines to broader markets. High desert landmarks like Squaw Tit and the vast Devils Playground define the terrain between these industrial outposts.