1954 Map of Caliente

About this map

Pioche and the surrounding mining districts anchor this mid-century survey of Lincoln County, Nevada. The landscape is defined by the heavy infrastructure of the Union Pacific railroad, which threads through the Meadow Valley to serve settlements like Caliente and Panaca. To the west, the map documents the expansive Nellis Air Force Range, featuring landmarks such as Groom Mine and Fallout Hills, alongside the specialized designations of Plutonium Valley. This era shows a region balanced between traditional ranching and mining roots and the growing footprint of federal military and conservation efforts. Water sources remain critical to the area's geography, noted at Pahranagat Lake and the various thermal features at Ash Springs and Crystal Springs. The eastern edge captures the border with Utah, marking the transition from the high desert ranges into the Clover Mountains.