The Virgin Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape straddling the border between Clark County, Nevada, and Mohave County, Arizona. At the center of this remote terrain, Virgin Peak and its associated Virgin Peak Ridge overlook the surrounding Mojave Desert. The map reveals a land defined by water scarcity and relief, where named springs such as North Water Spring, Lime Spring, and White Saddle Spring provide vital points of reference. To the south, prominent landforms like Quail Point, Billy Goat Peak, and Whitney Ridge rise above the drainage systems of Pakoon Wash and Cedar Wash. The area is navigated via primitive routes like Pakoon Springs Rd and CO Hwy 101, which facilitate passage through high points like Whitney Pass. This survey illustrates the intricate topography of a region where every named canyon and spring represents a significant milestone for travelers and surveyors alike.
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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.
1886 · Saint Thomas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1886 · Mt. Trumbull
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1892 · Mt. Trumbull
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1893 · Saint Thomas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1926 · Bonelli
USGS Topo · 1:96,000
1953 · Gold Butte
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Grand Canyon
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Las Vegas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Littlefield 3 SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1954 · Cane Springs
USGS Topo · 1:62,500