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1942 Map of Eugene Mountains Area
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1942 Map of Eugene Mountains Area

USGS Topo · Published 1942

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Mining operations and transportation corridors dominate this Great Basin landscape during the early 1940s. The Eugene Mountains rise sharply in the center of the sheet, hosting industrial sites like the Nevada Massachusetts Tungsten Mine and the Golden Eagle Mine. To the east and south, the Humboldt River carves a fertile path through the desert, supporting ranching outposts such as Thackers Ranch and providing the route for the Southern Pacific railroad. A striking layer of history is visible in the overlapping travel routes, where the Emigrant Trail and Old Stage Road run parallel to the modern Victory Highway. Local life is anchored at Imlay and Mill City, where a Diversion Canal and Gaging Station indicate the critical management of water in this arid Nevada terrain.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1942
Date Published1942
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions15.4 x 20.3 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain