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1959 Map of Spirit Mtn

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Spirit Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The Colorado River corridor defines this arid borderland between Nevada and Arizona, dominated by the reservoir of Lake Mohave within the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. The map documents a rugged landscape shaped by mid-century mineral exploration and emerging recreation, featuring a network of primitive tracks like the Jeep Trail winding through the Newberry Mountains.

Hard-rock mining history is deeply etched into the terrain, evidenced by numerous claims including the Goldenrod Mine, Empire Mine, and the Tyro site. High points like Spirit Mtn and Black Mtn tower over the valley, while Cottonwood Cove and a Landing Strip mark the early development of the shoreline for public use. Further south, the map traces the river's path through Pyramid Canyon and the notable passage at Christmas Tree Pass.