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1987 Map of Tonopah

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

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Tonopah serves as the focal point of this high-desert region, situated at the junction of the San Antonio Mountains and Ralston Valley. The landscape is defined by its deep mining heritage, with a concentration of workings such as Mizpah Hill, Mt Oddie, and the Golden Mine surrounding the townsite. To the west, the arid expanse includes Kibby Flat and the Columbus Salt Marsh, while the northern reaches transition into the Toiyabe National Forest.

Evidence of historical transit is scattered across the basins, notably the Old Railroad Grade and the Old Grade which once linked the mines to processing centers. Small settlements like Millers, Coaldale, and Blair Junction mark significant crossroads in this mineral-rich corridor. The presence of numerous springs, such as Black-jack Spring and Graham Spring, highlights the critical water sources that supported early prospectors and ranchers in the Monte Cristo Range.