1967 Map of Mable Mountain

About this map

Mable Mountain anchors this high-desert mining landscape within the Garfield Hills during the late 1960s. The map reveals an active network of industrial extraction, marked by several significant mining sites including the Mable Mine, Garfield Mine, and Bluelight Mine. These operations are connected by a web of Jeep Trails and primitive roads that navigate the complex topography, indicating a period of continued mineral exploration in Mineral County. To the south, the terrain descends into the expansive Garfield Flat, where a massive area of Sand Dunes and the Rock Cabin Mine highlight the shift from the uplifted hills to the basin floor. The presence of an Alkali Flat and a solitary Water Tank in the northwest further emphasizes the arid character of this remote Nevada interior, providing a clear record of the specialized land use required to sustain mining efforts in such a dry environment.