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1987 Map of Millers

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Millers
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The Big Smoky Valley dominates this arid landscape at the boundary of Nye and Esmeralda counties. Near the base of the valley, the settlement of Millers appears as a hub of industrial activity, characterized by extensive tailings, ponds, and a substation that support local mining operations. A levee and a Bor Pit are situated near the edge of a large Dry Lake, suggesting the management of water and resources in this desert environment.

Industrial infrastructure is prominent throughout the area, with a transmission line and numerous 4wd tracks traversing the terrain. The presence of the Old RR Grade south of the Millers Rest Area provides a look at the former transportation corridor that once linked this remote mining district. Smaller landmarks like Montezuma Wells and Rogers Well indicate the scattered water sources critical for survival and operations in the Great Basin.