1968 Map of Mt. Schader

About this map

The high desert of the Spring Mountains and the northern reaches of the Pahrump Valley define this late 1960s survey. The landscape is marked by the enduring remains of the regional mining economy, centered on the settlement of Johnnie and the nearby Johnnie Mine. These sites, along with the Labbe Mine and Congress Mine, illustrate the historical extraction efforts that drew people to this arid terrain. A solitary Grave and scattered Prospects further reflect the isolated life of those working the claims. Water sources were vital for survival and industry, evidenced by the presence of Diebert Spring, Kwichup Spring, and Grapevine Springs. Notably, the inclusion of Petroglyphs near Mt Schader hints at a much older history of human presence in the mountains before the mining era.