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2011 Map of Nogal

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Nogal
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Nogal and its surrounding canyons reveal a landscape deeply shaped by mining and ranching legacies at the eastern edge of the Vera Cruz Mountains. The settlement at Nogal, featuring the Nogal Post Office and nearby Nogal Cemetery, serves as the focal point for a district once bustling with hard-rock activity. Dozens of named claims and workings, such as the Vera Cruz Mine, Helen Rae Mine, and the American Mine, are concentrated in the hills west of Nogal Creek.

Beyond the mining claims, the map records established family homesteads like Silva Ranch, Pfingsten Ranch, and Dutton Ranch. Water sources are vital in this arid environment, evidenced by named springs such as Vera Cruz Spring and Southwest Spring, and infrastructure like the Rock House Windmill. The inclusion of the Richman Camp Meeting site and Nogal Lake Campground points to the area's role as a local gathering place.