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1959 Map of Riepetown

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Riepetown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

Mining operations and remote ranching outposts define this high-altitude interior of White Pine County during the late 1950s. The southeastern corner of the map centers on the industrial intensity of the Robinson mining district, where massive excavations like the Liberty Pit and Veteran Pit dominate the landscape near the settlements of Kimberly and Reipetown. The Northern Nevada railroad serves this corridor, linking the mineral-rich earth of Copper Flat to broader markets.

Beyond the industrial zone, the topography shifts into the formidable ridges of the Egan Range and the broad, arid expanse of Jakes Valley. Water sources are vital and scarce, marked by a network of isolated springs such as Sage Hen Sprs and Cottonwood Sprs. To the north and west, the focus turns to traditional land use at the Robison Ranch and Miller Ranch, while an Airstrip and various jeep trails suggest the evolving methods of navigating this desert terrain.