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1952 Map of Carlin

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Carlin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

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The Humboldt River corridor dominates this 1952 study of the Nevada high desert, tracing the industrial and ranching life of the region during the post-war era. The town of Carlin serves as a central hub, where the Southern Pacific and Western Pacific railroads run parallel, supported by infrastructure like a Water Tank and Airfield. To the south, the river winds through Carlin Canyon and Palisade Canyon, passing the settlement of Palisade, where a Gaging Station and local Cem reflect the permanence of this canyon community.

Beyond the rail lines, the landscape is defined by established family operations and mining activity. Named outposts like Raine Ranch, Tomera Ranch, and Webb Ranch highlight the importance of water sources like Pine Creek and Ferdelford Creek. Local industry is evident in the Gray Eagle Mine near Bunker Hill and various mines and prospects tucked into the Cortez Mountains, illustrating a landscape of resource extraction and high-altitude ranching.