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1958 Map of Pine Grove Hills

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Pine Grove Hills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Pine Grove and Rockland anchor this high-altitude landscape of the Pine Grove Hills, where mining interests dominated the mid-century terrain. The presence of numerous prospects, shafts, and tunnels reflects an active period of resource extraction, centered around major operations like the Wilson Mines, Wheeler Mine, and Rockland Mines. These sites are concentrated in rugged canyons like Pine Grove Canyon and along the slopes of Mt Etna.

Remote infrastructure, including the Wiley Ranch and a primitive Landing Field, suggests the logistical challenges of the era. The land is defined by a series of high summits, notably VABM Sweet and Lobdell Summit, while vital water sources such as Sweetwater Creek and Mickey Canyon Spring supported the small mining communities and ranches. Most travel through the Toiyabe National Forest was relegated to Jeep Trails, emphasizing the isolation of this corner of Nevada.