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1950 Map of Paradise Peak
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1950 Map of Paradise Peak

USGS Topo · Published 1950

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Brucite and the adjacent settlement of Gabbs serve as the industrial anchors of this Nevada landscape at mid-century, defined by a complex network of magnesite and tungsten extraction. The topography reveals the high-desert transition from the flat Lodi Valley to the steep ridges of the Toiyabe National Forest, where mining activity reaches into the mountains at the Paradise Mine and the Victory Tungsten Mine. Evidence of earlier eras persists at Downeyville and Craig Station, while the Gabbs Airport and its nearby Beacon indicate the growing importance of aviation for these remote mining districts. Water sources remain critical to survival and industry, marked by a string of springs such as Antelope Spring and Timber Spr that dot the slopes surrounding Paradise Peak.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1950
Date Published1950
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62500
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain