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1958 Map of Ely

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Ely
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Ely stands at the foot of the Egan Range in the late 1950s, serving as a vital mining and transportation hub defined by the Nevada Northern railroad line. The landscape is heavily marked by extractive industry, with numerous workings like the Farnsworth-Ely Metal Mine, Kelly-Leach Mine, and specialized infrastructure such as the Bell Shaft and a Water Tunnel to the south. Near the town center, the Ely Colony Indian Reservation and the local Cem provide important genealogical touchpoints.

Water management is central to life in this high-desert environment, evidenced by an extensive Aqueduct system and named springs like Riepe Springs and Ice Plant Spr. The transition from industrial activity to natural preservation is captured through the Humboldt National Forest and Ward Mountain Recreation Area, where the terrain rises toward Murry Summit. This survey reflects an era when the copper-driven economy of White Pine County was deeply integrated into the canyons and ridges surrounding the city.