1955 Map of Goldfield

About this map

Goldfield anchors this high-desert landscape in the mid-1950s, showing a region defined by mining history and emerging military footprints. The map details the transition from traditional prospecting to modern land use, including the expansive Las Vegas Bombing and Gunnery Range which dominates the eastern half. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like the Klondike Mine, Palmetto Mine, and Sylvania Mine, alongside isolated outposts such as Bonnie Claire and Gold Point. The arid terrain is punctuated by critical water sources like Alkali Springs and Cactus Spring, which were vital for the survival of early settlements and ranching operations like Staininger Ranch (Grapevine Springs). In the southern reach, the boundary of Death Valley National Monument marks the edge of this transition from industrial mining to federally protected wilderness.