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1913 Map of Ballarat, 1939 Print
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1913 Map of Ballarat

USGS Topo · Published 1939

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The high desert landscape of the Panamint Range and Inyo Mountains reveals a geography defined by the search for minerals and water during the early twentieth century. From the mining camps of Skidoo and Harrisburg in the north to the settlement of Ballarat in the south, the map traces the network of springs and wagon roads that sustained these remote outposts. Evidence of the region's industrial efforts is visible at the Cerro Gordo mines and the Soda Works near Keeler, while the Southern Pacific railroad skirts the eastern shore of Owens Lake. The inclusion of the Aqueduct Dam near Haiwee reflects the massive water infrastructure projects of the era. Cultural landmarks like Indian Ranch and Hungry Bills Ranch appear alongside long-standing watering holes such as Coso Hot Springs and Mesquite Spr, anchoring the history of the Panamint and Saline Valleys.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1913
Date Published1939
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:250,000
Physical Dimensions16.5 x 19.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain