1960 Map of Tonopah

About this map

Tonopah is defined by its deep connection to the silver mining industry, centered on the rugged peaks of the San Antonio Mountains at the turn of the 1960s. The map reveals an intricate network of claims and workings that surround the town, including legacy sites such as the Belle of Tonopah, Montana Tonopah, and Mizpah Hill. Local infrastructure is concentrated on the slopes of Mt Oddie and Ararat Mtn, where the town's civic core—comprising the Hospital, Tonopah Sch, and several radio towers—clings to the steep terrain. To the east, the landscape transitions into the broad expanse of Ralston Valley, while an aqueduct and Ice Plant Spring trace the essential water routes through this arid Nevada landscape. The boundary between Nye and Esmeralda counties cuts directly through the area, marking the administrative heart of this historic mining district.