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1969 Map of Mount Airy

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Mount Airy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

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New Pass Mine anchors the northern extent of the New Pass Range, marking a pocket of intensive hard-rock mining activity within the high desert. This area is characterized by several specific mining structures, including the Thomas W Shaft, Gold Belt Shaft, and Superior Shaft, suggesting a period of concentrated subterranean exploration. The landscape transitions from these steep mineral-rich slopes down into the broad expanse of the Smith Creek Valley.

Further south, the small settlement of Mount Airy and the nearby Petersons Mill illustrate the sparse but vital human footprint in this part of Nevada. The presence of Ruins near the southern boundary, alongside a network of trails and jeep trails, reflects the shifting patterns of settlement and transport. Numerous water sources such as Iron Tank Spring, Barrel Spring, and Indian Spring remain essential landmarks in this arid terrain, defining the locations of historical camps and waypoints.