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1960 Map of Spencer Hot Springs

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Simpson Park Mountains and the Big Smoky Valley dominate this Great Basin landscape, where water dictates the location of every human endeavor. The presence of Spencer Hot Springs and several Artesian Wells provide critical resources in a region otherwise defined by high-elevation springs like Blackbird Spring and Windlass Spring. This 1960 survey captures the convergence of historic transportation corridors, including the Pony Express Route and the Overland Stage Route, which skirt the edges of the Simpson Park Range. Local ranching is anchored at sites such as Givens Ranch and Birch Creek Ranch, while the area's mining interests are represented by the Conquest Mine and Linka Mine at the base of the Toiyabe National Forest. The map detail follows the rugged contours from Bob Scotts Summit down into the valley floor, revealing the infrastructure of a working desert landscape.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1960
Date Published1968
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