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1988 Map of Austin

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Austin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The silver-mining heritage of Austin is etched into the landscape of this late-1980s topographic survey. Situated between Pony Canyon and Marshall Canyon, the town is surrounded by a dense network of mining claims including the Jackpot Mine, Ophir Mine, and Baker Mine. The architectural landmark Stokes Castle sits on the western ridge overlooking the settlement, a reminder of the district's 19th-century boom.

Beyond the residential core, the map detail extends into the Toiyabe National Forest, covering the high-elevation peaks of Mount Prometheus and North Hill. The terrain is deeply incised by numerous drainages such as Cahill Canyon and Birch Creek, illustrating the complex geography of the Toiyabe Range. To the north, a Motorcycle Race Track and various prospects point to the evolving recreational and industrial use of the land as the century neared its close.