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1956 Map of Shenandoah Peak

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Shenandoah Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Mining operations dominate the rugged slopes of the Spring Mountains in this mid-century survey of the Nevada-California border. The eastern half of the map reveals a concentrated industrial landscape centered around Potosi Mtn, featuring a dense network of historical claims including the Potosi Mine, Shenandoah Mine, and Bonanza Mine. These sites are linked by rugged washes like Keystone Wash and Singer Wash, reflecting a period of intense geological exploration and resource extraction.

Down in the flatter Mesquite Valley, the historical Von Schmidt Line cuts diagonally across the terrain, marking the surveyed boundary between the two states. Cultural markers are sparse but significant, including the small settlement of Sandy and the abandoned Ripley (Site) near a Landing Field. This map serves as a vital record for those tracing the mining history of the region, from the Shenandoah Mill to the remote Green Monster Mine near Black Butte.