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1989 Map of Lake Valley
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1989 Map of Lake Valley

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Lake Valley sits at the heart of this Sierra County landscape, where the legacy of silver mining is etched into the terrain of Apache Hill. The 1989 data reveals a complex network of extraction sites, including the Bridal Chamber Mine, numerous prospects, and an Open Pit Mine, alongside a quiet Cem just south of the settlement. The topographic detail traces the transition from active mining to ranching life, with the Nunn Ranch, McKinney Ranch, and DeMuth Ranch scattered across a territory defined by seasonal drainages like Abernathy Draw and Paige Draw. Evidence of former infrastructure is visible in the Old Railroad Grade cutting across the eastern flats, while a remote Landing Strip and Macho Spring indicate the logistical adaptations of this arid region. The high points of Town Mountain and Monument Peak provide a stark backdrop to the industrial and agricultural efforts in the basins below.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1989
Date Published1989
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain