1968 Map of High Peak

About this map

Resting Spring Range defines the southwestern corner of this desert landscape, where the rugged topography meets the arid floor of Stewart Valley (Depression). The map highlights a significant historical boundary, the Von Schmidt Line, which cuts diagonally across the terrain to mark the separation between California and Nevada. This boundary, surveyed in the late 19th century, remains a critical landmark for local land records and regional history. Travel through this sparse environment is traced by the Old Traction Road and Ash Meadows Road, which provided vital routes through the basin. Near the eastern peaks, a lone Prospect indicates the area's history of mineral exploration, while High Peak stands as the primary topographical landmark overlooking the valley floor. The map captures a moment of transition where established state lines and early industrial trails intersect in the remote Great Basin.