1950s Maps of Esmeralda County, Nevada

1. 1952 Map of Mud Lake, 1958 Print

   

   1952 Mud Lake

   1958 Print · USGS

   Nye County's high-desert landscape in the early fifties shows a region shifting from mining roots to military operations. Researchers can trace the Dismantled Railroad, locate the Silver King Mine, and identify Targets within the Mud Lake basin.

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4. 1952 Map of Goldfield, 1958 Print

   

   1952 Goldfield

   1958 Print · USGS

   Goldfield and its high-desert mining landscape are documented here during the early fifties as the region transitioned toward military use. Researchers can trace the remnants of a mining empire through the Columbia Mill, Florence Hill, and the local Cemetery.

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7. 1954 Map of Death Valley, 1966 Print

   

   1954 Death Valley

   1966 Print · USGS

   Inyo County and the Nevada borderlands are shown during the mid-twentieth century as mining history met the atomic age. Researchers can trace the legacy of desert boomtowns and remote camps like Rhyolite, Darwin Mines, and the isolated Clay Camp.

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10. 1954 Map of Goldfield, 1967 Print

    

    1954 Goldfield

    1967 Print · USGS

    The Nevada desert during the early Cold War era shows the convergence of traditional mining districts and military expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace the Tonopah and Tidewater Railroad route and locate remote sites like Gold Point and Scottys Castle.

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13. 1955 Map of Goldfield

    

    1955 Goldfield

    1955 Print · USGS

    The Nevada desert in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape of mining camps and military expansion. You can trace legacy sites from the Klondike Mine to Gold Point, and locate remote outposts like Bonnie Claire and Staininger Ranch at the edge of Death Valley.

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16. 1956 Map of Death Valley

    

    1956 Death Valley

    1956 Print · USGS

    Inyo County and the Nevada borderlands appear in the mid-fifties as a rugged landscape of mining camps and military reservations. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Furnace Creek Ranch, the desert roads to Ballarat, and active mining sites like the Lila C Mine.

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19. 1956 Map of Tonopah, 1974 Print

    

    1956 Tonopah

    1974 Print · USGS

    Central Nevada in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape shaped by mining and military footprints. Trace old silver districts near Tonopah and Manhattan, or locate early industrial sites like the Borax works at Columbus Salt Marsh.

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22. 1957 Map of Death Valley

    

    1957 Death Valley

    1957 Print · USGS

    The High Desert in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape of extreme elevations and deep-seated mining history, from the Panamint Range to the Amargosa River. Trace the remnants of the Tonopah & Tidewater RR and remote sites like Ballarat or the Skidoo Mine.

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25. 1957 Map of Walker Lake

    

    1957 Walker Lake

    1957 Print · USGS

    The Nevada-California borderlands in the mid-1950s show a rugged network of mining camps and river-valley towns centered around Walker Lake. Researchers can trace the Southern Pacific rail line and locate historical sites like Bodie, Sodaville, and the Leviathan Sulphur Mine.

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28. 1957 Map of Magruder Mtn, 1959 Print

    

    1957 Magruder Mtn

    1959 Print · USGS

    The high desert borderlands of Nevada and California are captured here in the late fifties, showcasing a landscape defined by mining and scarce water. Researchers can trace the remains of the Palmetto settlement and locate historic workings like the Sylvania Mine and Blue Dick Mine.

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31. 1957 Map of Grapevine Peak, 1959 Print

    

    1957 Grapevine Peak

    1959 Print · USGS

    The high Grapevine Mountains and the floor of Death Valley meet in this mid-century survey of the California-Nevada border. Genealogists and desert historians can trace the remote Leadfield mining site, Strozzi Ranch, and the historic Von Schmidt Line.

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34. 1957 Map of Ubehebe Crater, 1960 Print

    

    1957 Ubehebe Crater

    1960 Print · USGS

    Northern Death Valley in the late fifties showcases a landscape of volcanic craters and early desert tourism. Trace the history of the region through landmarks like Scottys Castle, the deep Ubehebe Crater, and the old Von Schmidt Line.

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37. 1957 Map of Mariposa, 1966 Print

    

    1957 Mariposa

    1966 Print · USGS

    The High Sierra and Owens Valley appear in the mid-fifties, showing the intersection of conservation, hydroelectric power, and mountain industry. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Yosemite Cemetery, the remote Kinsley Station, and the Pine Creek Mine.

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40. 1958 Map of Death Valley

    

    1958 Death Valley

    1958 Print · USGS

    The High Desert and Death Valley during the mid-fifties reveal a stark landscape of mining camps and new military ranges. Historians can trace the lineage of remote outposts like Ballarat, the Skidoo Mine, and the historic Cerro Gordo Mine.

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43. 1958 Map of Goldfield

    

    1958 Goldfield

    1958 Print · USGS

    The Nevada-California borderlands in the late fifties show a landscape defined by mining history and emerging military ranges. Researchers can trace old routes to Scotty's Castle, identify the locations of Numerous mines near Gold Point, and find Goldfield at its peak.

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46. 1958 Map of Last Chance Range, 1959 Print

    

    1958 Last Chance Range

    1959 Print · USGS

    The Inyo County desert interior in the late fifties reveals a landscape of high ridges and isolated water sources along the Nevada border. Trace the primitive Jeep Trail and mining history through Lead mines and Prospects near the Sand Dunes.

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49. 1958 Map of Soldier Pass, 1959 Print

    

    1958 Soldier Pass

    1959 Print · USGS

    The California-Nevada borderlands in the late fifties reveal a landscape of isolated mining outposts and high-desert basins. Researchers can trace the historic Von Schmidt Line, find the White Mtn City (Ruin), and locate remote operations like the Copper Queen Mine.

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52. 1959 Map of Tonopah

    

    1959 Tonopah

    1959 Print · USGS

    Central Nevada in the late fifties is a landscape of high desert ranges and mining history. Trace the remnants of old boomtowns and industrial sites like Berlin, the Gold Hill Mill, and the Victory Tungsten Mine.

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