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1949 Map of Mt. Lewis

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Mt. Lewis
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Mt Lewis anchors this 1949 survey of the Shoshone Range, a landscape deeply shaped by mining and high-altitude ranching. The map details a complex network of canyons and peaks, including Lewis Pk and Havingdon Pk, where a series of industrial operations like the Hilltop Barium Mine, Pittsburg Mine, and Kattenhorn Mine appear at the height of their development. The presence of the Utah Mine Camp and Maysville highlights the era's specialized labor settlements.

Lower elevations and water sources support the agricultural life of the region, evidenced by the Home Ranch near the northern boundary and Shwin Ranch situated near Mill Canyon. The topography is defined by significant drainages such as Crum Creek Canyon and Trout Creek, while narrow passes like Wilson Pass and Maysville Summit mark the primitive road network used by miners and ranchers alike during the mid-twentieth century.