2018 Map of Mohawk Mine

About this map

Mohawk Mine sits high in the high-desert terrain of Esmeralda County, providing a focal point for the industrial history of the Silver Peak Range. This landscape is defined by its dramatic elevation changes and essential water sources, which dictated the viability of prospecting and ranching in the Great Basin. Access across the topography is primarily facilitated by McAfee Rd, which threads between significant peaks like Sheep Mtn and Silver Peak. The presence of numerous water features, including Company Spring, Big Spring, and the Upper Cowcamp Spring, suggests a network of crucial stopovers for both early miners and livestock. From the depths of Argentite Canyon to the broad expanse of Sheep Flat, the map reveals a territory where survival and industry were inextricably linked to the location of these isolated springs.