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1987 Map of Stinking Spring

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Stinking Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Golden Arrow and the surrounding high-altitude terrain of the Kawich Range dominate this 1980s topographic study. The landscape is heavily marked by mineral exploration, with numerous Prospects, Mine Shafts, and an Adit scattered across the slopes, particularly in the northern reaches where Tailings and a Quarry are also noted. These features indicate a history of hard-rock mining activity typical of Nye County's mountain ranges.

The southern portion of the map is defined by the Nellis Air Force Range, which is designated as a Restricted Access Area south of the base line. Near this boundary lies Stinking Spring, a critical water source in this arid environment. The combination of industrial mining remains and modern military zoning highlights the dual use of Nevada's high desert for both resource extraction and national defense during the late twentieth century.