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1969 Map of Slidy Mountain

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Slidy Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Slidy Mountain and the Delamar Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in Lincoln County, Nevada. The 1969 survey captures an environment defined by seasonal water sources and early extraction efforts, including several Prospects and unmarked Mines tucked into the hills. At Finlay (Site), the map preserves the location of a former settlement, while Corral labels indicate the ranching activity that persisted alongside the region's mining interests.

A network of Jeep Trails and Pack Trails navigates through complex terrain, linking essential water points like Bishop Spring, Blyth Spring, and the uniquely named Abandoned Spring. The presence of the China Well and various washes, such as Monkey Wrench Wash and Helene Wash, underscores the precarious nature of water in this arid basin. This map provides a detailed view of the remote corridors between Indian Basin and Narrow Canyon during the late 1960s.