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1957 Map of Mt. Siegel

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Mt. Siegel
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Gardnerville and the agricultural lands of the Carson Valley define the western edge of this mid-century survey, where the Old Virginia Canal and Rocky DITCH supported ranching operations at the foot of the Pine Nut Mountains. The map reveals the intricate water management system of the era, including the Upper New Virginia Canal and the Edna Wilser Ditch near Dresslerville.

Cultural and industrial history is deeply embedded in the high desert terrain, marked by sites like the Twelvemile House and Bullionville. Mining activity is evident throughout the canyons, with the Veta Grande Mine, Danite Mine, and Gold Bug Mine dotting the slopes. For genealogists, the map preserves the location of the Washoe Cem and the Dresslerville Ranch Indian Res School, while the Von Schmidt Line provides a historical boundary reference along the East Fork Carson River.