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1967 Map of Columbus

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Columbus
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The Columbus Salt Marsh (Alkali Flat) dominates the eastern basin of this high-desert landscape at the foot of the Candelaria Hills. During the late 1960s, this area of the Nevada desert remained largely defined by its natural drainage patterns and mineral potential, with the settlement of Columbus situated on the edge of the expansive salt flats. The topography reveals a dramatic transition from the alluvial fans of Pinchot Creek to the rugged elevations of the Volcanic Hills in the south.

Industrial activity is evidenced by scattered prospects and a Gravel Pit, hinting at the region's long history of mineral exploration. A network of primitive transportation, including a Jeep Trail, provides the primary access through the steep terrain, while the presence of a solitary Well and shifting Sand Dunes underscores the arid conditions of the Great Basin environment. The map also delineates the Mineral Co Esmeralda Co line, which follows an irregular path through the northern hills.