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1953 Map of Pinto Summit

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Pinto Summit
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

The Lincoln Highway cuts through the high desert terrain of central Nevada in this 1950s survey, marking a significant corridor of transit across Valley. The map reveals a landscape heavily shaped by mining activity, particularly in the northwest corner where the Bullwhacker Mine, Windfall Mine, and Eureka Tunnel indicate a legacy of resource extraction. Local infrastructure includes the County Hospital and a Tollhouse situated near the county line between Eureka Co and White Pine Co.

Agricultural life and earlier pioneer settlement are evidenced by the presence of Fish Creek Ranch, the Angelo Belli Cabin, and the noted location of Eighteenmile House (Site). The terrain is defined by prominent peaks such as Beacon Pk and Sentinel Mtn, while natural springs like Pinto Creek Springs and Indian Spring provided essential water sources for both miners and ranchers in this arid environment.