1900 Map of Silver Peak

About this map

Silver Peak stands as the primary hub of this high-desert landscape at the turn of the century, positioned where the Silver Peak Range meets the expansive Clayton Valley. Industrial activity is centered around the Drinkwater Mine and Pacific Borax Co. Mill, signaling the era's focus on mineral extraction in the Great Basin. The map details an arid environment defined by a critical network of water sources, from the curiously named Tarantula Spring and Coyote Hole to the more substantial Indian Garden Spring and Minnesota Spring. Significant topographic markers like Emigrant Peak and Emigrant Pass reflect the historical travel routes through the region. Of particular interest are the desert landforms such as Goat Island and Alcatraz Island, which emerge from the playas of Clayton Valley, and the remote transition at The Crossing in Fish Lake Valley.