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1940 Map of Antler Peak

Name: 1940 Topographic Map of Antler Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Mining operations and remote ranching outposts define this 1940 survey of the Battle Mountains. The landscape is heavily marked by the region's mineral wealth, centered on the high peaks of Antler Peak and North Peak. To the south, the Copper Canyon Mine and the Copper Canyon Placer Camp show an active industrial presence, while the eastern slopes of the range are dotted with dozens of claims including the Red Top Mine, Vail Placer, and the Buckingham Mine. This area represents a classic Great Basin mining district where specialized infrastructure like the Dewitt Mill and Trenton Canyon pipe lines supported hard-rock extraction.

Away from the mineral belts, the lowlands along the Humboldt River and the Reese River provide a stark contrast, where the Southern Pacific Railroad and the Victory Highway follow the river corridor. Family-named locations such as Oyarbi de Ranch, Jory Ranch, and Wilson Ranch emphasize the sparse but persistent agricultural presence in the canyons, while small rail-side settlements like Mote and Piute served as vital links to the outside world during the pre-war era.