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1967 Map of Moho Mountain

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Moho Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Mining operations and ancient sites dot this 1967 survey of Mineral County, primarily concentrated within the southern reaches of the Excelsior Mountains. The area around Silver Gulch Mine and Black Hawk Mine reveals a landscape heavily shaped by prospectors, while the Marietta Mines sit at the southern edge of the sheet. Archaeological interests are represented by Petroglyphs located near Rattlesnake Flat, indicating a long history of human presence in this high-desert environment.

The topography transitions from the steep peaks of Moho Mountain to the arid expanse of Garfield Flat and the Garfield Hills in the north. Water sources are scarce, with Garfield Spring serving as a critical landmark near the Garfield Mill (Site). The map also captures an unusual geological feature for the region with the Sand Dunes appearing in the northeast corner, shifting across the basin floor.