1984 Map of Layton Spring

About this map

Mining operations and remote desert springs define this arid landscape within the Slate Range during the mid-1980s. A significant portion of the terrain is managed as part of the U S Naval Reservation, where the topography is marked by steep canyons and prominent passes. Prospectors and local historians can identify numerous mining sites concentrated in the northern and eastern sections of the quadrangle, including the Virginia Ann Mine, Lake View Mine, and the aptly named Ghost Mine. Water sources were critical for both mining and survival in this environment, evidenced by the presence of Layton Spring, Lone Willow Spring, and Amity Spring. The map also reveals the industrial infrastructure of the era, such as Deans Mill, located near the floor of the Searles Valley.