Blue Diamond

The landscape around Blue Diamond is a dry Mojave Desert basin beneath the Spring Mountains, which has shaped both the settlement’s compact form and its long association with mineral extraction. The community stands beside Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, where exposed sandstone escarpments rise above the desert floor and routes lead toward the higher slopes of the Spring Mountains. Blue Diamond developed as a company town around a gypsum mine, a legacy reflected in its name and its small, self-contained character. It is also a familiar stop for cyclists and hikers exploring the Red Rock area. See how Blue Diamond fits between Red Rock Canyon and the Spring Mountains by browsing webcams nearby.

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