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1938 Map of Cortez

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

The high desert mining landscape of the Cortez Mountains dominates this 1938 survey, illustrating the proximity of industrial operations to isolated ranching life. Centered around the prominent Mt Tenabo, the map documents several active extraction sites including the Cortez Mine, Mill Canyon Mine, and a Turquoise Mine. The rugged topography transitions sharply into the broad reaches of Crescent Valley and Grass Valley, where water sources like Wenban Spring and Dugout Spring were essential for sustaining the remote outposts of the era.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1938
Date Published1955
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.9 x 20.6 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain