
The Whipple Mountains dominate the southeastern landscape of this San Bernardino County region, serving as a significant hub for mid-century gold prospecting. The map records a cluster of mineral operations including the Gold Standard Mine and Gold Hill Mine, while several others like the Bessie Mine and Dollar Bill Mine are noted as inactive by 1950. These sites, along with the Cascade Gold Mine No 1 and Cascade Gold Mine No 2, highlight the era's transition from active production to historical remains in the California desert.
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2 editions found
1903 · Needles
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1904 · Needles Special
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1911 · Parker
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1943 · Center Hills
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Topock
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Whipple Mts.
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Parker
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Turtle Mts.
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Vidal
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1949 · Parker
USGS Topo · 1:62,500