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1984 Map of Skeleton Hills

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Skeleton Hills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Amargosa Desert dominates this arid landscape, a region defined by extensive alluvial fans and the winding course of Rock Valley Wash. In the northern portion of the quadrangle, the Skeleton Hills rise abruptly from the desert floor, providing a stark topographical contrast to the surrounding flats. This 1984 provisional survey documents a landscape focused on resource extraction and utility infrastructure rather than settlement.

Industrial activity is scattered throughout the terrain, evidenced by several Prospects, a Mine, and more intensive operations like the Open Pit Mine and Open Pit. A Double Wood Pole Transmission Line cuts through the southeastern corner, while a network of 4wd tracks provides the only access through the desert sands. The map serves as a detailed record of land use in Nye County during the early 1980s, highlighting the isolation and specialized utility of this high-desert environment.