1980 Map of Poinsettia Spring

About this map

Gabbs Valley and the rising slopes of the Gabbs Valley Range define this high-desert landscape in Mineral County, Nevada. The mapping, based on 1970s aerial photography, captures a region shaped by scarce water and the search for minerals. The eponymous Poinsettia Spring is a vital water source near the Poinsettia Mine, while the whimsical label of the Car Frame Windmill indicates a localized landmark in the basin. Evidence of early resource exploration is scattered throughout the terrain, including a Prospect, a Dry Well, and the Gabbs Valley Ranch located to the northeast. Notable for genealogists and local historians is the isolated Grave recorded near the mine, a silent marker of the area's difficult working conditions. The terrain also features the stark Alkali Flat and the unique landmark known as Blue Sphinx.