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1961 Map of Lathrop Wells

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Lathrop Wells
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Amargosa Desert water sources and early desert transit dominate this 1960s survey of southern Nye County. The small settlement at Lathrop Wells serves as a central hub, situated near a local airstrip and several extraction sites including a Clay Pit and various gravel operations. The arid landscape is defined by its drainages, such as Fortymile Wash and Topopah Wash, which cut between prominent ranges like the Skeleton Hills and Yucca Mountain.

Evidence of historical commerce and scientific monitoring appears through the Old Railroad Grade in the east and a Weather Station located near the northern edge. For genealogists and historians, the map documents vital water points like Cane Spring, Miller Well, and the dry remains of Millers Well No 1, illustrating the critical role of reliable water for desert survival and transportation in the mid-century era.