1913 Map of Lida

About this map

The high desert landscape of Goldfield and the Silver Peak Range is revealed in this early 20th-century survey, showcasing a region defined by its mining industry and vital water sources. Mining infrastructure is prominent across the terrain, from the Borax Mill in Fish Lake Valley to the Pigeon Stamp Mill and Sylvania Mine near the California border. The map documents the early auto era, featuring the Tonopah and Goldfield Auto Road and the Goldfield and Bullfrog Auto Road, which connected the booming mining camps of Columbia and Bonnie Claire.