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1956 Map of Aurora

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Aurora
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

The high desert landscape of Lyon and Mineral counties takes center stage in this mid-century survey, defined by the transition from the Walker River valley to the heights of the Toiyabe National Forest. The map documents the remnants of the mining era, most notably at Aurora (Historic Ruins) and Aurora, where a Cem and multiple workings like the Chesco Mine sit near Aurora Crater.

Settlement patterns follow the water and the roads, from the Ninemile Ranch along Bodie Creek to the outpost at Fletcher. The rugged geography is further detailed by established routes like the Aldrich Grade and the Baldwin Canyon Trail, providing a clear record of the infrastructure connecting these high-altitude sites. Natural landmarks like Corey Peak and the ephemeral Alkali Lake anchor the eastern reaches of the sheet near the Nevada and California border.