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1963 Map of Piper Peak

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Piper Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Piper Peak dominates this high-altitude landscape within the Silver Peak Range, where the steep topography of the Great Basin meets the industrial history of Esmeralda County. The 1960s terrain is marked by several significant mining operations, including the Mohawk Mine and the Nivloc Mine to the north, while the Lookout Mine sits on the western slopes above the Fish Lake Valley. These sites reflect the region's enduring mining heritage, situated amongst a network of primitive trails and remote springs like Jeff Davis Spring and Blind Spring.

A notable historical boundary, the Von Schmidt Line, cuts across the valley floor, marking an early survey of the Nevada California state border. Water management is critical in this arid environment, evidenced by named features such as Indian Garden Creek and the Big Spring Water Tank. From the heights of Sheep Mtn to the depths of White Wolf Canyon, the map provides a precise record of the land before modern developments, tracing the old routes through the Oasis Divide.