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1951 Map of Manly Peak

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Manly Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1951
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

Manly Peak and the high ridges of the Panamint Range dominate this mid-century survey of the California desert. The landscape is defined by its isolation and the distribution of water sources like Colter Spring and Sourdough Spring, which were vital for survival in this arid environment. Industry in the early 1950s is represented by several inactive mining sites, including Thorndykes Mine and the Standard Mine, suggesting a period of transition as historical extraction gave way to conservation efforts within the Death Valley National Monument.

The map reveals a complex network of canyons and washes, such as Goler Wash and Coyote Canyon, that served as the primary routes through the mountains. The presence of Meyers Ranch and a lone Grave near Mengel Pass provides a human dimension to the topography. Large portions of the southern terrain are designated as part of a Naval Reservation, reflecting the military's use of the desert floor during this era.