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1908 Map of Ballarat
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1908 Map of Ballarat

USGS Topo · Published 1908

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Ballarat and the surrounding high desert of Inyo County appear here during a peak of early 20th-century prospecting. This map documents a series of mining camps and remote outposts established along the eastern edge of the Panamint Valley and the western reaches of Death Valley. In the north, the Mesquite Flat area is shown with crucial water sources like Stovepipe Wells and Surveyors Well, which were vital for survival in this arid terrain. The map captures the industrial footprint of the era through sites such as the Modoc Mine and the World Beater Mine. High peaks like Telescope Pk and Tucki Mtn define the topography, while isolated settlements such as Skidoo and Harrisburg are linked by primitive trails. The eastern half of the map remains largely unsurveyed, highlighting the era's ongoing effort to chart the remote California-Nevada borderlands.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1908
Date Published1908
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:250,000
Physical Dimensions16.5 x 19.9 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain