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2012 Map of Treasure Hill

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Treasure Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Treasure Hill and the surrounding heights of the Mokomoke Mountains dominate this high-altitude landscape in White Pine County. The area is marked by its mining legacy, with specific locations like Bromide Flat, Chloride Flat, and Picotillo Flat suggesting the mineral wealth that once drew prospectors here. Subsurface activity is evidenced by the presence of the Wheeler Tunnel and the Eberhardt Tunnel, which sit near the settlements of Pogonip and Eberhardt.

The rugged terrain is defined by a series of steep drainages, including Eberhardt Canyon and Shermantown Canyon, while the lower reaches are carved by the N Sixmile Wash and S Sixmile Wash. Despite the arid climate, a network of water sources such as Cow Track Spring, Applegarth Spring, and Stone Cabin Spring provided vital support for the isolated settlements and mining operations tucked into these Nevada mountains.