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1949 Map of Treasure Hill

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Treasure Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Silver mining history dominates the northwestern heights of this survey, where Treasure Hill stands as a focal point for early Nevada industry. The map meticulously records the infrastructure of the White Pine mining district, documenting the Hidden Treasure Mine, Eberhardt Mine, and the subterranean network of the Wheeler Tunnel and Stafford Shaft. Below these peaks, the Eberhardt (Site) marks the location of a former mining camp, while the Ellison Ranger Sta serves as a remote outpost within the Humboldt National Forest.

The landscape transitions from the high Mokomoke Mountains and Limestone Pk into the vast eastern expanse of Jakes (Depression) Valley. A complex system of springs, such as Indian Garden Spr and Stone Cabin Spring, underscores the vital importance of water in this high-desert environment. From the drainage of Ellison Creek to the seasonal washes of Circle Wash, the map provides a detailed view of the terrain that supported both early extraction and the forestry operations centered around Willow Grove.