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1958 Map of Ely

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Ely
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

Mining and high-desert infrastructure define this corner of Nevada where the Egan Range meets the city of Ely. The landscape is etched with the industrial legacy of the region, featuring significant workings such as the Quincy Mine, the Farnsworth-Ely Metal Mine, and the Minoletti Shaft. These sites, along with the Black Spot Mine and Bell Shaft, underscore the mineral wealth that drove development in White Pine County. The settlement of the Ely Colony Indian Reservation sits just west of the main townsite, which is anchored by landmarks like the Cem and Radio Tower (KELY).

Water management is central to this arid environment, evidenced by the long Aqueduct tracing through Murry Canyon and several Water Tunnels near Holt Creek. Recreational and natural interests are represented by the Ward Mtn Ski Hill and unique geological features like the Natural Arch and The Big Bluff. The map also details the Humboldt National Forest and the Ward Mountain Recreation Area, showing a transition from industrial exploitation to conservation and mountain recreation.