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1987 Map of Leeland

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Leeland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The Amargosa Desert straddles the high-stakes border of Nevada and California, revealing a landscape defined by ephemeral water and vanished infrastructure. Central to this desert basin is the Leeland (Site), a former settlement point along the Old RR Grade that once served the region's transport needs. The path of the Amargosa River and Fortymile Wash cut through the arid terrain, highlighting the hydraulic geography of this borderland.

A notable cartographic detail is the Von Schmidt Line, the original 1872 surveying line that established the diagonal boundary between the two states. To the southwest, the map encompasses a portion of the Death Valley National Monument, where the terrain begins its dramatic descent. Small-scale industrial activity is evidenced by scattered Prospects and a Gravel Pit, reflecting the area's history of mineral exploration.