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1957 Map of Diamond Springs

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The Diamond Mountains form a formidable north-south spine across this high-desert landscape, dividing the arid Diamond Valley and its vast Alkali Flat from the drainages of the east. In the late 1950s, human presence was defined by isolated outposts such as Thompson Ranch and Maggini Ranch, alongside the namesake Diamond Springs. These sites relied on the vital water sources scattered along the mountain flanks, including Potato Spring and Corta Spr. The map reveals a history of early industry and transport, noted by several Prospects and a Shaft tucked into the canyons, while Overland Pass provided a critical route through the range. High peaks like Christina Peak overlook deep-cut terrain such as Telegraph Canyon and Willow Canyon, where the boundary between Eureka and White Pine counties follows the primary mountain crest.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1957
Date Published1964
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.9 x 20.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain