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1985 Map of Silver Springs North

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Silver Springs North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

Silver Springs stands as a primary focal point at the intersection of high desert terrain and water-based recreation in this mid-1980s landscape. The map records the juxtaposition of mid-century infrastructure and pioneer history, notably marking the Emigrant Trail (Carson River Route) as it traverses the northern reaches of the Lahontan Reservoir. The historic Hawes Station (Site) is documented near the trail, providing a crucial link for genealogists and historians tracking 19th-century westward migration paths through the Nevada desert.

Industrial and recreational developments are evident throughout Churchill Valley, from the Appian Siding to the established facilities of the Lahontan State Recreation Area, including Virginia Beach and various campgrounds. The geography is defined by the stark transition from the White Sage Flat to the volcanic rises of the Virginia Range and the Dead Camel Mts, with numerous Prospects and Gravel Pits indicating the area's geological and mineral utility.