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1990 Map of Hamilton

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Hamilton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

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Hamilton (Historic Ruins) sits at the southwestern edge of this high-altitude landscape, marking a site of significant mining activity in the late 19th century. The terrain is dominated by the north-south ridges of the White Pine Range and the Mokomoke Mountains, where numerous industrial markings like Prospect, Tunnel, and Shaft indicate a landscape heavily worked for mineral wealth. These features are concentrated within the Humboldt National Forest, illustrating the overlap of federal land management and historical resource extraction.

Water sources are critical features in this arid environment, represented by a series of high-elevation springs such as Tunnel Spring, Wild Horse Spring, and Prune Springs. To the east, the drainage of Illipah Creek feeds into the Illipah Reservoir, providing a contrast to the high, dry peaks of Buster Mountain. The network of unimproved roads and trails suggests a remote area where the physical remnants of the mining era remain the primary points of interest.