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2021 Map of Mineral Hill

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Mineral Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Mineral Hill stands as a central landmark in this high-desert landscape within the Mojave National Preserve, where the arid terrain transitions from the Ivanpah Valley into the steep rises of the Clark Mountain Range and Ivanpah Mountains. The map documents a critical corridor of desert travel and extraction, marked by the presence of Wheaton Springs and several isolated water sources like Wheaton Spring and Mineral Spring.

Evidence of the region's mining heritage is preserved through named routes such as Zinc Mine Rd and Morning Star Mine Road, which lead toward the rugged heights of Kokoweef Peak and Kessler Peak. The survey captures the intersection of modern infrastructure and traditional landmarks, showing the path of Nipton Rd as it cuts across the northern flats. This representation of the eastern Mojave Desert provides genealogists and desert historians a clear view of the springs and tracks that historically supported prospecting and transit in San Bernardino County.