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1956 Map of Desert Creek Peak

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

Mining and ranching define this high-altitude border region between Nevada and California, centered on the Sweetwater Mountains and Toiyabe National Forest. The map documents a rugged landscape where early water infrastructure, including various Canals and Ditches, supported agricultural operations like Rosaschi Ranch and Desert Creek Ranch. Mineral exploration is evident throughout the terrain, from the Boulder Hill Mine in the north to the Rickey Mine further south. The Von Schmidt Line (1872) provides a distinct historical marker of the original boundary survey between the two states, cutting across the Wellington Hills. Lowland areas like Smith Valley and Little Antelope Valley contrast with the massive peaks of East Sister and Desert Creek Peak, showing the complex logistics of settlement near Topaz and Hoye Bridge.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1958
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.9 x 20.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain