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1950 Map of Darwin

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Darwin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

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Darwin stands as a central mining hub in the High Desert, surrounded by an extensive network of mineral claims and industrial infrastructure. The settlement is anchored by the Darwin Mines and the local Darwin Hosp, with a dedicated Air Strip and Lane Mill reflecting the active production of the mid-20th century. To the west, the landscape transitions into the high elevations of the Inyo Mountains and Malpais Mesa, where numerous operations including the Santa Rosa Mines and the inactive White Swan Mine underscore the area's geological importance.

Water management in this arid environment is clearly defined by several vital features, such as China Garden Spring and the drainage of Santa Rosa Wash. A significant Pipe Line runs through the terrain, supporting both the community and the industrial works. The presence of the Sierra Talc Mine and the Silver Dollar Mine indicates the diverse mineral extraction beyond precious metals, while Darwin Falls offers a rare hydrologic landmark in the Argus Range.