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1979 Map of Mt. Hamilton

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

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

White Pine Mountains and the surrounding high-altitude basins dominate this 1970s landscape, revealing the complex mining and ranching history of eastern Nevada. The area around Hamilton serves as a focal point for historic silver mining activity, with numerous named operations including Treasure Hill Mine, Eberhardt Mine, and Jenny A Mine clustered along Pogonip Ridge. These sites are linked to the processing ruins at Belmont Mill, illustrating the industrial scale of the White Pine mining district.

Beyond the mineral belts, the map traces the vast drainage systems of Newark Valley and Jakes Valley, where water sources like Green Springs and Illipah Reservoir supported the region's sparse agricultural and aviation infrastructure. Remote landing sites like Illipah Landing Field dot the corridors near Route 50, while the eastern portion of the sheet is defined by the steep rises of the Egan Range and the headwaters of the White River.