1963 Map of Ely

About this map

Nevada Northern Railroad tracks cut through the high-altitude basins of eastern Nevada, connecting the mining hubs of Ely and McGill during a period of sustained industrial activity. The landscape is defined by the sharp verticality of the Schell Creek Range and Cherry Creek Range, where the Humboldt National Forest spans multiple mountain islands. This 1963 edition records a dense network of family-owned ranching operations, such as Thompson Ranch, Maggini Ranch, and Eldridge Ranch, many located near vital water sources like Monte Neva Hot Springs and Warm Springs. The map illustrates the specialized infrastructure of the Great Basin, from the tailings pond at McGill to the isolated outpost of Tungsten on the eastern edge of the Snake Range, reflecting the area's deep-rooted mining and agricultural foundations.