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1958 Map of Stewart Valley

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Stewart Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Stewart Valley and the Pahrump Valley meet at the California-Nevada state line, a landscape defined by the convergence of high desert ranges and historical survey boundaries. The Von Schmidt Line cuts diagonally across the northern terrain, marking an early attempt to define the border between the two states. Mining activity is prominent throughout the Nopah Range and Resting Spring Range, with sites such as the Baxter Mine, Gerstley Mine, and Red Wing Mine indicating a mid-century period of mineral extraction.

Water remains the most critical resource in this arid environment, evidenced by labels for Twelvemile Spring, Sixmile Spr, and several Artesian Wells. The presence of the Old Traction Road and various Jeep Trails suggests a network once used for hauling heavy ore or supplies through the valley basins. Benchmarks such as VABM 5740 Pahrump and VABM 6394 Nopah provide precise elevations for the peaks overlooking the deep basins of Chicago Valley.