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1990 Map of Red Butte

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Red Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

The Jackson Mountains dominate this landscape, revealing a history of high-desert mineral exploration and remote water sources in Humboldt County. Grounded in field checks from the late 1980s, the map documents a concentration of mining activity, particularly near the Iron Chief Mine and the Copper Queen Mine. These sites, along with the Stroud Mine to the east, indicate a region heavily prospected for its geologic potential.

Navigating this arid terrain required reliance on a network of isolated water points, such as Bonita Spring, Fish Pond Spring, and Woodcamp Spring. The rugged relief is defined by prominent landmarks like Red Butte and deep cuts such as Black Canyon and Rattlesnake Canyon. This survey captures the intersection of natural drainage systems like Shawnee Creek with the human footprint of dozens of unnamed Prospects scattered across the slopes.