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1987 Map of Silver Peak

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Silver Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Mining history defines this arid reach of the Silver Peak Range, where a network of trails and an Old Railroad Grade connect high-desert claims to the valley floor. The landscape is marked by numerous historic operations, including the Oro Monte Mine, Drinkwater Mine, and Last Chance Mine, all clustered near Custer Gulch. The settlement of Silver Peak serves as a central hub, accompanied by the town of Blair and several Ruins that indicate the area's once-booming extraction economy.

Ephemeral water sources such as Tarantula Spring, Coyote Well, and Macaroni Spring provide critical landmarks across the Great Ridge and Galena Flats. Geologic interest is found at The Monocline and The Crater, while human activity is evidenced by a Cemetery, trailer parks, and industrial infrastructure like Tanks and Borrow Pits that reflect the continued utility of this mineral-rich terrain in the late 20th century.