1958 Map of Goldfield

About this map

Goldfield and the surrounding high desert of Esmeralda and Nye counties are captured here in a moment of transition during the late 1950s. While the area is marked by a legacy of mining, evidenced by Numerous mines and specific deposits of Silver and lead and Tungsten, the landscape reflects the growing military and conservation footprints of the era. The vast Las Vegas Bombing and Gunnery Range dominates the central and eastern basins, including Cactus Flat and Kawich Valley. To the southwest, the northern reaches of Death Valley National Monument protect iconic landmarks such as Scotty's Castle. Transportation networks show the evolution of the region, featuring a dismantled railroad alongside modern routes like Highway 95, which passes through Scotty's Junction and Springdale. Remote outposts and water sources like Bonnie Claire, Klondike, and Stinking Spring remain vital points in an arid terrain defined by the Silver Peak Mountains and Pahute Mesa.