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1983 Map of Jumbo Peak

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Jumbo Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Jumbo Peak and Bonelli Peak dominate this arid Clark County landscape as it appeared in the early 1980s. The terrain is characterized by a complex network of dry washes and canyons, including the evocative Hells Kitchen and Cottonwood Canyon. A history of mineral exploration is evident throughout the quadrangle, with numerous prospects and established sites such as the Radio Crystal Mine, Nevada Mica Mine, and Windmill Mine scattered among the high ridges.

Reliant on the area's scarce water sources, the map identifies several vital landmarks for early residents and travelers, including Grapevine Spring, Battlesnake Spring, and Turkey Spring. The southern portion of the sheet transitions into the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, where Garnet Valley and Scanlon Wash lead toward the northern reaches of the reservoir. Numerous guzzlers—human-made water catchments for wildlife—highlight the modern management of this desert environment alongside its deep-seated prospecting roots.