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1956 Map of South Shoshone Peak, 1957 Print
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1956 Map of South Shoshone Peak

USGS Topo · Published 1957

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The Reese River Valley dominates the central landscape of this mid-century survey, flanked by the high elevations of the Toiyabe National Forest and the Desatoya Mountains. Small outposts like Peterson Station and Campbell are positioned along the valley floor, while higher elevations reveal signs of early-to-mid-century mining and habitation such as Buzanes and Idlewild. The terrain is marked by a network of drainage canyons including Barrett Canyon and Sawmill Canyon, which flow from the heights of South Shoshone Peak. A Jeep Trail traverses the eastern slopes, connecting remote points across the county lines of Churchill, Nye, and Lander. These paths and the numerous named springs, such as Midas Spr and Peterson Spr, illustrate the critical importance of water access in this high-desert environment during the 1950s.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1957
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain