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1990 Map of Diamond Springs

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Diamond Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

The Diamond Mountains divide the landscape on this 1990 survey, marking the high-altitude boundary between Eureka and White Pine counties. This particular section of the Great Basin is defined by the historic passage of the Pony Express Trail, which cuts across the lower reaches of Diamond Valley. Remnants of frontier communications are preserved at the Diamond Springs Station, situated near the reliable waters of Diamond Springs.

The map reveals a landscape of high-desert survival, centered on water sources like Portuguese Spring and Corte Spring. While the Thompson Ranch suggests established land use in the valley, the presence of Ruins and scattered Prospects in canyons like Willow Canyon and Horse Canyon points to the transient nature of early mining and ranching efforts in this remote interior. Significant relief is shown at Overland Pass, a key transit point through the mountain range.