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1953 Map of Pinto Summit

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Pinto Summit
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The mining landscape of the Diamond Mountains and Fish Creek Mountains defines this 1953 survey, where dozens of shafts and tunnels mark the search for silver and lead. Operations like the Dunderberg Mine, Hamburg Mine, and the Windfall Mine are documented alongside specialized infrastructure including the Jackson Shaft and Berryman Tunnel. Near the northern margin, the presence of a Cemetery and County Hospital suggests the civic needs of a concentrated mining population.

Down in the valleys, the economy shifts to ranching and transport. The Lincoln Highway traverses the terrain, passing near the historical Eighteenmile House (Site) and the Schaefer Ranch. The boundary between Eureka and White Pine counties cuts through the high peaks of the White Pine Mountains, including Sentinel Mtn and Leader Mtn, overlooking the watering holes of Rye Patch and Fish Creek Valley.