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1955 Map of Lavic

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Lavic
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad cuts across the northern reaches of this high desert landscape, connecting the small settlements of Lavic and Argos amid extensive lava beds. Mining activity is densely concentrated in the central mountains, with numerous operations such as the National Lead Mine, Imperial Lode Mine, and Mowry Mine dotting the slopes near Sunshine Peak. The presence of the Kenton Mill and various prospects suggests a period of active mineral extraction within the Bullion Mountains and Rodman Mountains.

Ephemeral hydrology is a defining characteristic of the region, marked by the expansive Lavic Lake and Galway Lake, which appear as dry basins. A significant portion of the northern terrain is designated as a Naval Reservation, while the volcanic profile of Pisgah Crater stands as a prominent landmark. Military and civil aviation history is evidenced by both a Landing Field and an Abandoned Landing Field located in the western flats.