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1954 Map of Buffalo Mtn, 1956 Print
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1954 Map of Buffalo Mtn

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

Mining and high-desert transit define this mid-century survey of the Nevada interior, where the Old Emigrant Jeep Trail cuts across the arid floor of Buena Vista Valley. The landscape is dominated by the steep rises of Buffalo Mtn and Cornish Peak, separated by a series of rugged drainage systems like Relief Canyon and Willow Creek Canyon. This era was marked by active mercury extraction, evidenced by the presence of the Nevada Quicksilver Mine and the Pershing Quicksilver Mine situated along the slopes of the Antelope Range. Isolated landmarks like the Airway Beacon and various Windmill sites reflect the region's role as a waypoint for both early transcontinental flight paths and local ranching. Water sources are sparse but critical, with Black Knob Spring and Buffalo Springs serving as vital anchors in a territory otherwise defined by dry washes and mineral prospects like the Green Gold Mine.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1956
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.9 x 20.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain