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1953 Map of Pioche

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Pioche
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Pioche sits at the heart of this mid-century Nevada landscape, surrounded by the intense industrial footprint of the silver and lead mining era. The terrain is deeply marked by subsurface exploration, with an intricate network of shafts and tunnels including the Pacific Tunnel, Raymond Ely Extension Mine, and the Centennial Shaft. The proximity of Caselton and Caselton Heights to these workings illustrates the close-knit relationship between the local workforce and the extractive economy of the Pioche Hills.

Transportation infrastructure reflects the area's logistical needs, with the Union Pacific Railroad Grade and the Union Pacific line threading through the valley. Beyond the industrial sites like the Pioche Mines Mill and its associated Tailings Ponds, the map reveals the broader landscape of Lake Valley and Spring Valley, where features like Patterson Wash provide a natural contrast to the heavy mining development around Treasure Hill.