1962 Map of Goldfield

About this map

Goldfield stands at the center of this high-desert Nevada survey, surrounded by a landscape defined by mining history and mid-century military operations. The map documents the sprawling Nellis Air Force Range and the Nevada Test Site to the southeast, while the southern margin reaches into Death Valley National Monument. Notable for genealogists and industrial historians are the markings of numerous mines and an old railroad grade that speaks to the era of mineral extraction in the Silver Peak Range and near Klondike. Scattered springs and wells, such as Silverbow Springs and Ramsay Well, emphasize the importance of water sources in this arid terrain, providing critical landmarks for small settlements like Lida and Gold Point.