1960s Maps of Mono County, California

1. 1962 Map of Goldfield

   

   1962 Goldfield

   1962 Print · USGS

   The Nevada desert during the early sixties reveals a landscape of high-stakes military ranges and waning mining districts. Trace the path of the old railroad grade between Goldfield and Beatty, or locate the isolated sites of Gold Point and Lida.

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4. 1962 Map of Walker Lake

   

   1962 Walker Lake

   1962 Print · USGS

   The high desert of western Nevada and the Sierra Nevada crest meet in this mid-century study of the Eastern Sierra frontier. Researchers can trace the Southern Pacific rail lines connecting Hawthorne to remote mining outposts like Bodie, Aurora, and Mina.

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7. 1962 Map of Benton, 1964 Print

   

   1962 Benton

   1964 Print · USGS

   Benton and the surrounding White Mountain high desert are captured in the early sixties as a landscape of remote ranches and remnant mines. Researchers can trace the Old Railroad Grade and locate historic sites like Montgomery City and the Buckskin Mine.

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10. 1962 Map of Cowtrack Mtn, 1964 Print

    

    1962 Cowtrack Mtn

    1964 Print · USGS

    The eastern Sierra Nevada and Mono Basin are shown here in the early 1960s during a period of significant water infrastructure development. Researchers can trace the Old Railroad Grade to the Mono Mills (Site) or locate remote high-country landmarks like Johnny Meadow and Cowtrack Mountain.

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13. 1962 Map of Mt. Barcroft, 1964 Print

    

    1962 Mt. Barcroft

    1964 Print · USGS

    The high White Mountains and Fish Lake Valley meet in the early sixties, showing a landscape of scientific research and desert ranching. Genealogists and historians can trace family operations like Circle L Ranch and Winkonley Ranch or locate the community center at Dyer.

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16. 1962 Map of Glass Mountain, 1964 Print

    

    1962 Glass Mountain

    1964 Print · USGS

    The high basins and volcanic peaks of Mono County are captured here in the early sixties as a landscape of remote ranches and mining claims. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Dutch Petes Ranch, the Pizona townsite, and the geothermal area of Benton Hot Springs.

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19. 1962 Map of White Mtn. Peak, 1964 Print

    

    1962 White Mtn. Peak

    1964 Print · USGS

    The high peaks and ranching valleys of Mono County are captured here in the early sixties. Researchers can trace family ranching sites like Cashbaugh Ranch and Hammil, alongside historic mineral claims including the Jeffrey Mine and Copper Queen Mine.

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22. 1963 Map of Mariposa

    

    1963 Mariposa

    1963 Print · USGS

    The High Sierra and Owens Valley meet in the early sixties, showing a landscape defined by gold-rush history and massive post-war water projects. Genealogists and researchers can trace old mining routes near Mariposa, locate the Glacier Point Hotel, and find small settlements like Coarse Gold or Knowles Junction.

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25. 1963 Map of Piper Peak, 1965 Print

    

    1963 Piper Peak

    1965 Print · USGS

    The Silver Peak Range is captured in the early 1960s as a landscape defined by high-desert mining and remote springs. Mineral seekers and local historians can trace the paths to the Nivloc Mine, Mohawk Mine, and the site at Indian Garden.

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28. 1963 Map of Davis Mountain, 1965 Print

    

    1963 Davis Mountain

    1965 Print · USGS

    The Nevada-California border country in the early sixties is shown here as a landscape of isolated ranches and high-desert mines. Researchers can locate the Dyer Ranch, follow the waters of Chiatovich Creek, and trace old trails past the Red Rock Mine.

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31. 1964 Map of Walker Lake

    

    1964 Walker Lake

    1964 Print · USGS

    The high desert and the Sierra Nevada peaks come together in the mid-1960s, showing a landscape defined by mining, military installations, and vast wilderness. Genealogists and historians can trace the remnants of old mining camps at Bodie or Candelaria and follow the Southern Pacific rail lines.

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