1957 Map of Magruder Mtn

About this map

Palmetto Mountains and the northern reaches of Death Valley define this mid-century high-desert landscape straddling the Nevada-California border. The map documents an area defined by isolated water sources and mining prospects, with activity centered around Sylvania Mine and the Blue Dick Mine. This territory was vital for mineral exploration in Esmeralda County, where prospectors relied on a network of springs such as Cucamungo Spring, Pigeon Spring, and Uncle Sam Spring.