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1955 Map of Mescal Range

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Mescal Range
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

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Mohawk Mine and the surrounding high desert peaks dominate this mid-century survey of the Mojave landscape. The area around Mountain Pass is shown as a hub of geological extraction, featuring several established operations like the Sulphide Queen Mine, Mollusk Mine, and Birthday Mine. This industrial footprint is supported by a network of water sources essential for survival and mining in the arid terrain, including Hardrock Queen Spring and several strategically placed reservoirs.

A distinct transition exists between the industrial activity in the northeast and the open reaches of Piute Valley and Cow Cove. Notable landmarks of the era, such as the Microwave Relay Sta near Clark Mtn Range and a remote Landing Strip near a field of Lava, reflect the mid-century infrastructure required to connect and navigate this expansive region. To the south, Teutonia Peak and its namesake Teutonia Mine stand near scattered water points like Kessler Spring, illustrating the persistent effort to find and manage water in the shadow of the Mescal Range.