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1950 Map of New York Butte

USGS Topo · Published 1972

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Inyo Mountains topography dominates this mid-century survey, revealing a landscape defined by high-altitude mining and the industrial infrastructure of the Owens Valley. The map documents a complex network of resource extraction, from the Bonham Talc Mines and Keynot Mine to the quarries near Dolomite. A notable logistical feat is visible in the long Tramway (Abandoned) stretching from the heights near Cerro Gordo Pk down toward the Pacific Southern rail line. Along the western edge, the shoreline of Owens Lake meets the small settlements of Swansea and Alico, while the interior remains sparsely populated, punctuated only by isolated locations like Beveridge and various springs such as Daisy Spring. The presence of the Estelle Tunnel and Bighorn Mine further underscores the era's focus on subterranean mineral wealth.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1950
Date Published1972
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.6 x 20.7 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain