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1960 Map of McCullough Mtn

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of McCullough Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

McCullough Mtn dominates this high desert landscape, serving as the centerpiece of the McCullough Range in Clark County. This 1960 field-checked survey reveals a rugged terrain defined by essential water sources such as McClanahan Spring, Pine Spring, and Highland Spring, which likely supported local ranching and prospecting efforts. The presence of Cow Camp and the Silver Bell Mine toward the southern boundary points to the area's dual history of livestock management and mineral exploration.

Remote trails and jeep paths connect these disparate features, crossing through McCullough Pass and extending into the neighboring Eldorado Valley and Piute Valley. Of particular interest to historical researchers are the numerous triangulation stations, including VABM Castle 4879 and VABM Cow 4742, which anchored the surveying network across these dry basins. The map also identifies a Radio Facility and pockets of private land, offering a clear record of the region's mid-century utility and infrastructure.