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1969 Map of Quartz Mtn.

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Quartz Mtn.
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

The Broken Hills dominate this portion of the Great Basin, where mining activity defined the early 20th-century landscape of Central Nevada. This 1969 survey centers on the historic mining district of Quartz Mtn (Site), a location that once served as a focal point for extraction in the desert. The map traces the industrial footprint of the era through numerous labeled operations, including the San Rafael Mine, Quartz Mtn Mine, and Hasbrouck Mine.

Topography transitions from the elevated peaks of the Lodi Hills down into the broad basins of Lodi Valley and Gabbs Valley. The presence of several Prospects and remote shafts like the Huntley Mine and White Pine Mine illustrate the persistent search for mineral wealth across the Churchill, Mineral, and Nye county lines. An extensive network of 4WD trails provides the only access through this arid terrain, linking these high-desert outposts.