Newpass and its surrounding desert terrain reflect a landscape shaped by mining access and isolated homesteads. The presence of the Newpass Post Office suggests a concentrated point of activity for local ranching and mining operations, while the namesake Petersons Mill and the Petersons Mill Hot Spring highlight the critical role of water and processing infrastructure in this arid environment. The map details a network of springs, including Indian Spring, Iron Tank Spring, and Barrel Spring, which provided essential resources for those navigating the routes through New Pass Summit. To the southeast, the topography rises toward Mount Airy Mesa and Mount Airy Summit, marking the high ground of the Mount Airy range. Transportation is defined by a primary arterial route and the specialized New Pass Mine Rd, illustrating the intersection of regional travel and industrial transit.
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1955 · Millett
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Millett
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1966 · Edwards Creek Valley
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1969 · Mount Airy
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1969 · Mount Airy NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1969 · Mount Airy NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1969 · Gandolfo Canyon
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1969 · Mount Airy Mesa
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1969 · Emigrant Peak
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1969 · Carroll Summit NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000