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1952 Map of Groom Mine

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Groom Mine
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Groom Mine and the Black Metal Mine anchor the eastern slopes of the Groom Range in this 1952 study. This high-desert landscape is defined by its transition from industrial mining to mid-century military operations, with the Nellis Air Force Range and the Nevada Test Site occupying the western and southern reaches. To the east, the vast expanse of Groom Lake provides a stark contrast to the mountainous terrain, serviced by a remote Landing Strip and Landing Field.

Evidence of historical ranching persists through labels for a Corral, Cattle Spring, and a Water Tank, connected by a long Pipeline. The map also captures the administrative division between Nye and Lincoln Counties, as it appeared before the area became synonymous with restricted airspace and classified research. The topography is meticulously detailed, showing the sparse infrastructure required for both extraction and aviation in this isolated portion of Nevada.