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2021 Map of Lead Mountain NE

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Lead Mountain NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Bullion Mountains rise sharply in the southeastern portion of this map, presenting a complex series of ridges and canyons that define the local topography. This arid expanse within the Mojave Desert is characterized by remote desert tracks and historical mining access, such as America Mine RD, which cuts across the northern desert floor. The landscape is primarily shaped by the contrast between the flat, open desert plains to the north and the jagged elevations of the southern peaks.

Transportation through this high-desert environment relies on routes like the Bagdad Hwy and Bristol Dry Lake RD, which hint at the region's connection to the larger dry lake systems and historic mining districts nearby. This 2021 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey captures the modern state of this protected desert wilderness, including the public land survey system lines that organize the townships and ranges across the unforgiving terrain.