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2018 Map of Manhattan

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Manhattan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Manhattan sits at the heart of this Nevada landscape, where the mining history of the Toquima Range is etched into the terrain. The map reveals a dense network of claims and prospects surrounding the townsite, marked by colorful nomenclature such as April Fool Hill, Litigation Hill, Gold Hill, and Mustang Hill. To the west, Old Manhattan Gulch suggests the shifting center of local operations over time. These names point to the high-stakes mineral pursuits that defined the region’s development within the Toiyabe National Forest.

Beyond the immediate settlement, the survey traces the Historical Stage Route as it winds through the hills toward East Manhattan Spring. Cultural sites like the Mt Moriah Cem and Mt Moriah provide specific touchpoints for genealogical research. The high country is dominated by prominent peaks including Salisbury Peak and Clover Mtn, while the western edge of the quadrangle drops into the wide expanse of the Big Smoky Valley.