2012 Map of Mineral Hill NW

About this map

Pine Valley serves as the central corridor for this high-desert landscape in Eureka County, where the historic settlement of Mineral and the locality of Blackburn anchor a network of early ranching and mining routes. The map documents significant historical transit corridors, including the path from Knights Ranch to Pappys and the route from J D Ranch to Mineral Sta, which reflect the area's developmental reliance on connections between remote outposts and rail stations. Topographic features such as Aiken Canyon and Town Canyon define the eastern rise from the valley floor, while water sources like McCoy Spring and Willow Spring provide critical landmarks in an otherwise arid environment. The presence of Diamond Mine labels in the southern reaches highlights the mineral extraction history that gave the region its name.