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1952 Map of Emigrant Canyon

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Emigrant Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

The high-elevation mining district of the Panamint Range dominates this mid-century survey of Death Valley National Monument. Notable mining settlements like Skidoo and Harrisburg are documented alongside specialized infrastructure including the Eichbaum Line and the Old Toll Road. The landscape is a network of arid drainage systems such as Emigrant Wash and Tucki Wash, interspersed with vital water sources like Emigrant Spring and Jayhawker Spring.

Remote outposts and industrial operations are clearly marked, from the Napoleon Mine and Argenta Mine to the National Park Service Summer Hdqrs near Wildrose Canyon. The transition from active mining to park administration is evident in the presence of the Radio Relay Sta and the placement of the Nemo settlement. Topographical landmarks like Aguereberry Point and Tucki Mountain provide significant vertical context for researchers tracing the historical routes through Emigrant Canyon.