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1972 Map of Emerald Mtn

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Emerald Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The high elevations of the Piute Mountains dominate this 1972 survey, where the rugged topography is marked by a legacy of early California mining and remote ranching. Steep ridgelines like Antimony Ridge and peaks including Weldon Peak and Emerald Mtn define a landscape carved by numerous seasonal drainages, such as Jawbone Canyon and Caliente Canyon. For those tracing local history, the map preserves the location of the Wooden Shoe Annies Ranch (Ruins), a remnant of hardscrabble high-country life.

Industrial history is centered on extraction sites like the Mammoth Eureka Mines and the Hard Luck Mine, while a network of primitive routes including the Jeep Trail and various Pack Trail segments provided the only access to these isolated operations. Vital water sources for both miners and livestock are documented at Soda Springs, Saddle Spring, and Barrel Spring, illustrating the importance of natural springs in this high-desert mountain environment.