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1959 Map of Spirit Mtn

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Spirit Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Newberry Mountains dominate this 1950s terrain, where the high desert landscape is etched by a complex network of seasonal drainage channels and mining activity. The settlement at Camp Thurman serves as a lone hub near the western boundary, surrounded by numerous mineral claims including the Goldenrod Mine, Potential Mine, and Empire Mine. The topography is defined by significant elevation changes, from the heights of Spirit Mountain down through Pipe Canyon toward the waters of Lake Mohave along the eastern edge of the quadrangle.

Water sources are critical landmarks in this arid environment, with Roman Spring, Pipe Spring, and Willow Spring appearing as vital points of interest for historical researchers. Much of the area falls within the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, bordered to the north by the Nellis Air Force Base Boundary. The map documents a primitive transportation network consisting of a Jeep Trail and various footpaths connecting remote sites like the White Rock Mine and the Roman Mine.