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1913 Map of Lida

Name: 1913 Topographic Map of Lida
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1936
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1936

About this map

Goldfield stands as the primary hub of this high-desert region during a period of intense mining development. The landscape is defined by its industrial lifelines, notably the Bullfrog Goldfield RR and the Tonopah and Goldfield RR, which facilitated the movement of ore from outlying camps. Localized mining activity is evidenced by operations such as the Drinkwater Mine and the Pigeon Stamp Mill, while isolated waypoints like Halfway Station and Forks Station served travelers on the Goldfield Auto Road.

South of the Silver Peak Range, the map details a network of springs and passes vital for survival in Death Valley and the Slate Ridge area. The presence of Stewarts Mill and the Loretto Mine near the California boundary line highlights the cross-border prospecting that shaped the settlement of Esmeralda Valley. The lower reaches include a portion of the newly designated Death Valley National Monument, capturing the transition from active mining district to protected federal land.