San Antonio Smelting Works stands as a primary industrial landmark in this corner of the Big Smoky Valley, reflecting the mineral processing heritage of Nye County. The landscape is defined by the ephemeral drainage patterns of Peavine Creek and Cottonwood Creek as they descend toward the valley floor. Settled activity is centered at San Antonio Ranch, situated near the reliable waters of Indian Springs. The road network provides evidence of historical transit and industrial access, including the Fremont Rte and Anaconda Rd, which connect the ranch and smelting site to the broader Nevada interior. This survey documents the intersection of ranching life and mining infrastructure within the arid topography of the Great Basin during the early twenty-first century.
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1907 · Tonopah
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1908 · Tonopah
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Tonopah
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Tonopah
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · Tonopah
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1963 · Baxter Spring
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1964 · San Antonio Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1971 · Seyler Peak
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1980 · Secret Basin
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1980 · Peavine Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:24,000