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1956 Map of Toulon

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Toulon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The Humboldt Sink and the vast expanse of Humboldt Lake dominate this mid-century landscape in the Nevada desert. This 1956 survey records the industrial and agricultural activity sustained by the Southern Pacific railroad, which runs parallel to the waterway. Near the settlement of Toulon, the presence of millponds and tailings points to the processing of ore from regional operations like the Coon Can Mines. The map documents a period when aviation was gaining prominence in the Great Basin, evidenced by the Airway Beacon and Derby Field.

Irrigation infrastructure is prominent on the eastern side of the lake, where the Lower Taylor Ditch supports localized agriculture at the Arobio Ranch and Big Meadow Ranch. Historical routes like the Old Toll Road and Seven Troughs Road cross the valley floor, connecting the isolated rail stops of Perth and Granite Point to the surrounding hills. This sheet captures a transitional era of Nevada's interior, balancing the remnants of old mining roads with newer aerial navigation and ranching infrastructure.