1911 Map of Hawthorne

About this map

Walker Lake dominates the western basin of this high-desert landscape, flanked by the massive Wassuk Range and its high peaks like Mt Grant. At the dawn of the 20th century, the regional economy was driven by a complex network of rail lines and mining outposts. The Southern Pacific System and Nevada and California RR connect vital centers like Hawthorne, Luning, and Mina. Further south, the map documents the decline and activity of silver and borax centers, including Candelaria, Belleville, and the lakeside operations at Rhodes Salt Marsh. High in the eastern ranges, the Gabbs Valley Range shelters remote camps such as Bovard and the Buckley Camp, while a significant Pipe Line cuts across Soda Spring Valley, tracing the industrial efforts to transport water and resources through these arid flats.