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1960 Map of Tonopah

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Tonopah
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Tonopah serves as the focal point of this Nevada survey, straddling the line between Esmeralda and Nye counties. The town is surrounded by a dense concentration of mining claims and workings that define the local economy and history, including legendary sites like Mizpah, Desert Queen, and the Montana Tonopah mine. These operations are clustered around prominent peaks such as Mt Oddie and Brougher Mtn, illustrating the intense geological exploration of the mid-20th century.

Beyond the town center, the landscape transitions into the wide Ralston Valley to the east and the San Antonio Mountains to the north. Notable landmarks like the Tonopah Sch, a local Cem, and the Hospital provide insights into the community's infrastructure. Transportation is dominated by the intersection of Route 6 and Route 95, which connect this mining hub to the broader desert region. Smaller features, such as the Ice Plant Spring and the extensive Aqueduct system, highlight the critical role of water management in this arid environment.