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1953 Map of Pioche

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Pioche
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Mining operations dominate the landscape around Pioche and its surrounding highlands, reflecting decades of silver and lead extraction. This 1953 field-checked study, updated with 1969 aerial revisions, reveals a dense network of shafts and tunnels, such as the Raymond Ely Extension Mine and the Centennial Shaft, clustered near Treasure Hill and Lime Hill. The intricate industrial footprint is further evidenced by the Pioche Mines Mill and the Prince Mine and Mill, where waste processing created notable Tailings Ponds in the lower valleys.

Logistics and infrastructure connect these extraction sites to the wider region. The Union Pacific rail lines and the Union Pacific Railroad Grade trace the contours of the Pioche Hills, while the community core at the Courthouse anchors the local settlement. Near Caselton, a shift toward leisure is visible with the Caselton Recreational Area, featuring a Swimming Pool and Water Tanks that supported residents in this arid environment.