1962 Map of Tonopah

About this map

Tonopah serves as the focal point for this mid-century survey of the Central Nevada basin and range, an area defined by its deep mining heritage and stark desert basins. The map documents a landscape transitioning from the frantic silver and gold booms of earlier decades to a more industrial footing, featuring numerous sites like the Warrior Mine and the Gold Hill Mill. Settlement patterns follow the valley floors, with towns like Manhattan, Round Mountain, and the once-prominent county seat of Belmont standing as markers of the region's mineral wealth. Genealogists can locate specific burial sites at Mt. Moriah Cemetery and the Tonopah Cem. The topography is dominated by the massive north-south cordilleras of the Toiyabe Range and Monitor Range, while the lower elevations contain the expansive Columbus Salt Marsh and the arid reaches of Big Smoky Valley.