1951 Map of Darwin
USGS Topo · Published 1951About this map
Mining operations for lead, silver, and talc define the landscape of Inyo County at the start of the 1950s. The settlement of Darwin serves as the focal point for regional industry, situated near the extensive Darwin Mines and a local Air Strip. The map detail reveals the infrastructure required for high-desert extraction, including a Pipe Line and various Water Tanks essential for operations like the Sierra Talc Mine. To the north, the Santa Rosa Mountains and Santa Rosa Flat give way to isolated outposts such as Wilson Ranch. Topography here is dominated by deep washes and steep ranges, including the Argus Range and Coso Range. Natural water sources, while scarce, are marked by landmarks like Darwin Falls and China Garden Spring, providing a sharp contrast to the industrial waste noted at the Talkings pile near the town center.
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