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1989 Map of Silver Bell East

Name: 1989 Topographic Map of Silver Bell East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Mining operations and the physical remnants of the Silver Bell (Site) anchor this desert landscape at the end of the 1980s. The southwestern corner is dominated by industrial activity, including the expansive Oxide Pit, extensive Tailings, and numerous Adits and Prospects scattered across Portland Ridge. This industrial concentration contrasts sharply with the nearby Silver Bell Mountains and the prominent Ragged Top peak.

Infrastructure in the lower desert includes the El Tiro Gliderport and a network of 4wd tracks navigating the drainage of Cocio Wash. The northern reaches are defined by the Samaniego Hills, where high-elevation landmarks like Wolcott Peak overlook the arid terrain. The presence of Sewage Disposal Ponds and various Wells points to the continued utility of the land, while the "Site" designation for Silver Bell marks its evolution from a former residential center to a purely industrial location.