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1979 Map of Sunrise Flat

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Sunrise Flat
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Gabbs Valley Range dominates this landscape, serving as a hub for mining activity and desert hydrology in the late 1970s. Numerous mining sites are documented throughout the highlands, particularly along the western slopes and near the southern drainage of New York Canyon. The presence of these operations suggests a period of sustained mineral exploration across the rugged terrain, supported by a network of unimproved roads and several Jeep Trails that provided access to the high elevations.

Water sources are vital points of interest in this arid environment, with several named springs emerging at the base of the mountains. York Spring, Stone Cabin Spring, and Buffington Spring dot the western foothills, while Dunbarton Spring serves the eastern side near Sunrise Flat. The map also captures the distinct high points and passes that defined local travel, including Petrified Summit and Calavada Summit at the northern edge of the survey area.