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1954 Map of Buffalo Mtn

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Mining operations for mercury and other minerals define the mid-century industrial landscape of the Humboldt Range, as seen in this 1954 survey. Operations like the Nevada Quicksilver Mine, Pershing Quicksilver Mine, and Hollywood Mine are clustered around the central ridges, connected by a network of unimproved roads and shafts. The map documents a rugged transition from the high peaks of Buffalo Mtn and Cornish Peak down to the wide, arid expanses of Packard Flat and the Alkali Flat. Historical transportation routes are prominent, with the Old Emigrant Jeep Trail and Emigrant Road cutting across the Antelope Valley. Water sources, critical in this high desert environment, are precisely noted at locations such as Buffalo Springs, Black Knob Spring, and Antelope Spr. An Airway Beacon stands as a modern navigation aid amidst the traditional landmarks like Chocolate Butte.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1974
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions17.9 x 21.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain