
Industrial operations and the community of McGill dominate this high-desert landscape in Steptoe Valley during the late 1950s. The town's economic engine is visible in the massive Copper Smelter and Copper Mill complexes, which are linked to the regional rail network via the Nevada Northern railroad. The physical footprint of mining is extensive, with a significant Tailings Area spreading westward into the valley, constrained by a system of levees and the Duck Creek Overflow Canal.
41 named features on this map. Tap any name to fly to it.
Don’t see what you’re looking for? This feature index may not catch every label — zoom into the map to look around manually.
4 editions found
1952 · Ely
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1956 · Ely
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · McGill
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1958 · Ruth
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1958 · East Ely
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1958 · McGill
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1959 · Ely
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Schell Peaks
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1963 · Ely
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1981 · Duck Creek Valley
USGS Topo · 1:24,000