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1985 Map of Mt. Lewis

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Mt. Lewis
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Shoshone Range peaks and the high canyons of Lander County dominate this mid-1980s survey, revealing a landscape deeply etched by mining history. Centered on the rugged slopes of Mt Lewis, the map documents an extensive network of mineral exploration, from the isolated Barse Mine in the north to the Gray Eagle Mine near Granite Mtn in the southeast. A dense concentration of activity appears around the West Fork Canyon, where the Pittsburg Mine, Kattenhorn Mine, and Blue Dick Mine sit near the high pass of Maysville Summit.

Transport and water management in this arid environment are highlighted by numerous tunnels, springs, and the presence of Indian Box Spring. The settlement character is sparse, represented by the namesake peak and the site at Maysville, while infrastructure is limited to specialized sites like the Radio Facility atop the summit. This map is a critical resource for tracing the physical footprint of Great Basin mining operations and the high-elevation trail systems that connected these remote claims.