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1957 Map of Como

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Como
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Pine Nut Mountains dominate the western landscape of this mid-century survey, where the mining settlement of Como is reached only by steep jeep trails. Evidence of early Nevada resource extraction is widespread, from the Hercules Mine in the north to numerous unnamed shafts and prospects scattered through Mineral Canyon and Bull Canyon. The high-elevation terrain is punctuated by Lyon Peak and Mount Como, providing a backdrop for small outposts like Sunrise Camp and JW Ranch.

Water management in this arid environment is clearly documented through an extensive network of springs and man-made infrastructure, such as Willow Spring and the Churchill Canyon Well. The transition from the rugged Singatse Range to the broader Lincoln Flat and Adrian Valley illustrates the complex topography of the Lyon and Douglas County border. To the east, the map captures the western edge of the Mason Valley agricultural corridor, linked to the interior mountains via Mason Pass and Gallagher Pass.