1949 Map of Eureka
USGS Topo · Published 1949About this map
The high-desert mining district of the Tintic Mountains is captured here during a peak era of industrial activity. Centered on the city of Eureka, the landscape is densely packed with shaft mines and mineral claims, including major operations like the Chief Consolidated and Eagle & Bluebell. This detailed 1940s survey reveals the proximity of secondary mining camps such as Knightville, Dividend, and Robinson, which were tied together by the winding tracks of the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad. Beyond the industrial corridors, the map traces the rugged geography of Pinyon Peak and Eureka Peak, transitioning eastward into the Goshen Valley. The inclusion of specific infrastructure like the Cable Tram and numerous named shafts provides a comprehensive record of the region's subterranean economy and the surface communities it sustained.
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