1950 Map of Crescent Valley

About this map

Crescent Valley and the Shoshone Range define this high desert landscape, captured here in 1950 during a period of transition for Nevada's mining districts. The map documents an industrial shift, noting active operations like the Gold Acres Mine and Gold Acres settlement alongside several sites already marked as inactive. These dormant locations, including the Mud Spring Mine, Lovie Mine, and Tomcat Mine, trace the earlier booms of the region. The map also identifies the Lander (Site), suggesting a settlement that had already faded from prominence by the mid-century. Away from the mountain slopes, the valley floor is characterized by expansive cattle operations like the Dean Ranch and several geothermal features such as Hot Springs and Hot Springs Point, reflecting the complex geology that fueled the area's mineral wealth and rural economy.