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1959 Map of Spirit Mtn

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Spirit Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Newberry Mountains dominate this 1959 survey, where the arid landscape is defined by the resource extraction that drew early settlers to this corner of Nevada. The presence of Camp Thurman and numerous mining sites like the Empire Mine, Goldenrod Mine, and White Rock Mine highlights a period of intense prospecting within the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Water sources are critical landmarks in this environment, with Roman Spring, Willow Spring, and Pipe Spring serving as vital points for those navigating the rugged passes.

Transportation through the mountains relies on a network of primitive routes, including the Jeep Trail and various footpaths crossing through Christmas Tree Pass. To the northeast, the waters of Lake Mohave fill the Cottonwood Valley, creating a stark contrast with the dry desert washes such as Empire Wash and Sacatone Wash. This map provides a detailed view of the infrastructure and natural geography before later modern developments, preserving the locations of remote tunnels, shafts, and mountain peaks like Spirit Mountain.