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1940 Map of Antler Peak

Name: 1940 Topographic Map of Antler Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Mining operations dominate the rugged landscape of the Battle Mountains in this pre-war survey of Lander and Humboldt counties. The region’s economic lifeblood is visible through high-altitude claims like the Marigold Mine and the complex of workings around Copper Canyon, including the Copper Canyon Placer Camp and Dahl Placer. Early 20th-century transportation is anchored in the north by the Southern Pacific railroad and the Victory Highway corridor near Mote.

Isolated habitations such as Healey Cabins and Holcomb Cabin are tucked away in the high basins, while more established agriculture and industry appear at the Oyarbi de Ranch and Dewitt Mill. The map also captures the stark contrast between the desert flats of Buffalo Valley and the steep elevations of Antler Peak, illustrating a era of remote Nevada living where life centered on the Humboldt River and the pursuit of mineral wealth.