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1989 Map of Mount Hicks

Name: 1989 Topographic Map of Mount Hicks
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Mount Hicks and Aurora Peak dominate this high-desert terrain of Mineral County during the late 1980s, revealing an landscape defined by both natural isolation and industrial exploration. The map records the persistence of mineral prospecting in the area, marked by a Mine Shaft and Adit tucked among the drainages of Mud Canyon. This 1989 edition shows a complex network of 4wd tracks providing the only access to remote landmarks like Gregory Flats and the high ridges of the Toiyabe National Forest.

Hydrographic features such as Mud Spring and the ephemeral Alkali Lake in the Alkali Valley suggest a harsh environment where water sources like Burkham Tank were critical for survival and industry. The presence of a Radio Tower near the summit of Aurora Peak highlights the modern use of these high elevations for regional communication, even as the landscape remains largely defined by its geologic past and lava-strewn slopes.