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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 rugged Trinity Range dominates this landscape, rising above the arid basins of Humboldt Sink and the vast Humboldt Lake. This mid-century survey captures a corner of Nevada defined by the thin corridor of the Southern Pacific railroad and irrigation efforts in the Lower Peterson Valley. Water management is central to the area's survival, visible through the complex network of the Lakeshore Ditch, Westfall Ditch, and Seventeen Mile Ditch feeding local agricultural interests.

Industrial activity is scattered throughout the high ground, with numerous prospects and the Coon Can Mines suggesting a history of mineral exploration. Small settlements and rail stops like Toulon, Toy, and Perth anchor the valley floor, while family legacies are preserved at the Arobio Ranch and Big Meadow Ranch. The inclusion of Derby Field and an Airway Beacon highlights the intersection of traditional ranching with mid-century aviation infrastructure.