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1960 Map of Senator Mountain

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Senator Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The high desert of the White Hills dominates this Mohave County landscape, where mineral extraction and remote ranching defined local activity in the mid-20th century. Mining operations are concentrated in the eastern reaches, including the Senator Mine, Fry Mine, and Owens Mine, situated along the drainages of White Elephant Wash. Water management is central to survival in this arid environment, evidenced by the Cyclopic Pumping Sta, North Senator Tank, and several named springs like Eileen Spr.

Significant portions of the northern and western terrain fall within the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, transitioning from the broad Detrital Valley to prominent peaks such as Senator Mountain. Transportation is limited to a network of Jeep Trails and a significant Pipeline, reflecting the industrial and utility-focused infrastructure required to support the isolated Spear Ranch and nearby claims.