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1983 Map of Virgin Peak

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Virgin Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Virgin Peak and the high ridges of the Virgin Mountains dominate this 1980s landscape at the intersection of Clark County, Nevada, and Mohave County, Arizona. The terrain is characterized by a network of vital water sources like Lime Spring and North Water Spring that supported small ranching operations and travelers in this arid environment. Evidence of human activity and survival is sparse but significant, with the map recording the locations of the Whitney Ranch and Jacobs Ranch tucked into the mountain foothills.

A single route winds through the topography, crossing at Whitney Pass and connecting the higher elevations to the Hungry Valley. Exploratory mining activity is noted by the presence of several Prospects and a Prospect site, while land-use markers like the Corral near Cedar Wash suggest a history of seasonal grazing. These details, combined with distinctive landmarks like Billy Goat Peak and Quail Point, offer a clear picture of the region's ranching and mineral exploration footprint.