1989 Map of Mount Patterson

About this map

Sweetwater Mountains dominate this high-altitude survey of the Toiyabe National Forest at the close of the 1980s. This region is defined by its deep mining heritage, evidenced by numerous prospects and named operations such as the Angelo Mission Mine, Montague Mine, and the Tiger Mines cluster. The historical Von Schmidt Boundary slices across the northeastern corner, marking an early attempt to define the border between California and Nevada. Small human imprints appear at Nugent Cabin and the settlement of Belfort, positioned near the headwaters of Ferris Canyon. The landscape is characterized by steep drainages including Quaking Asp Canyon and Fryingpan Canyon, which fall away from the massive heights of Mount Patterson and Wheeler Peak. These features reflect a legacy of prospecting and grazing in the remote Eastern Sierra, where water sources like Lobdell Lake were vital for both industrial and agricultural pursuits.