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1988 Map of West of Eagle Mtn

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of West of Eagle Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The Greenwater Range dominates the southern portion of this landscape, rising above the arid expanse of the Amargosa Desert to the north. This 1988 provisional survey documents a region defined by historical mining and early transportation networks, most notably the Lila C Mine (Site) and various prospects scattered across the desert floor. The presence of an Old RR Grade cutting through the northern section suggests the path of former industrial infrastructure that once connected these remote sites to broader markets.

Water features are seasonal and scarce, indicated by the course of the Amargosa River and the presence of Mud and Alkali flats in the northeast. These labels illustrate the environmental challenges faced by early travelers and prospectors. The map also records the precise legal geography of the era, marking the boundaries for t24n t23n and r5e r6e, providing a clear record of land management during the late twentieth century.