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1963 Map of Rhyolite Ridge

USGS Topo · Published 1969

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Silver Peak Range dominates this 1960s Esmeralda County landscape, serving as a high divide between Fish Lake Valley to the west and the expansive Big Smoky Valley to the northeast. The map documents an arid environment defined by vital water sources like Valcalda Spring, Minnesota Spring, and Gap Spring. Evidence of early transportation and commerce is scattered throughout the terrain, from the Old Railroad Grade in the northeast to the remote The Crossing and nearby Landing Strips on the valley floor. The placement of numerous Prospects and a primary Mine along Black Canyon suggests a period of active mineral exploration. Topographical landmarks such as Emigrant Peak and Emigrant Pass anchor the central portion of the range, while the distinctive volcanic formations of Rhyolite Ridge rise toward the southeast.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1963
Date Published1969
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.9 x 20.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain