1964 Map of Schurz

About this map

The settlement of Schurz sits at the northern end of the Wassuk Range, serving as a central hub for the Walker River Indian Reservation in the mid-1960s. The landscape is defined by the stark contrast between the riparian corridor of the Walker River and the high peaks of Black Mountain and Bald Mountain. Industry and infrastructure are marked by the presence of the Southern Pacific railroad and mining interests such as the Northern Lights Mine and Sunny Slope Mine. Significant local facilities including a Hospital, a Landing Field, and a Radio Facility indicate the area's role as a regional service center during this era. Numerous water sources, from the northern Paiute Spring to southern canyons like Deadman Canyon, reveal the critical importance of spring-fed hydrology in this high-desert environment, eventually draining toward the shores of Walker Lake.