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1967 Map of Moho Mountain

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Moho Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Marietta Mines anchor the southern reach of this Mineral County landscape, revealing the intense mineral exploration that defined the region during the mid-20th century. The topography is dominated by the high ridges of the Excelsior Mountains and the Garfield Hills, where numerous individual claims like the Endowment Mine, Silver Gulch Mine, and Black Hawk Mine are mapped in detail.

Lower elevations transition into the broad expanses of Garfield Flat and Rattlesnake Flat, punctuated by ancient petroglyphs in Rattlesnake Canyon. Industrial history is recorded at the Garfield Mill (Site) near Garfield Spring, while the presence of Sand Dunes in the northeast corner highlights the arid, shifting nature of the terrain. The map also traces a network of Jeep Trails and Pack Trails, providing a clear record of the access routes used by prospectors and surveyors alike.