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1950 Map of Treasure Hill

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Treasure Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

Treasure Hill rises as the dominant landmark of this high-elevation terrain in the mid-20th century, serving as a focal point for intensive silver mining operations. The landscape is a network of industrial tunnels and shafts, including the Wheeler Tunnel and Eberhardt Tunnel, alongside notable claims like the Aurora Mine and Pocatillo Mine. This survey reflects the transition from active extraction to historical record, identifying the Eberhardt (Site) and Shermantown as they stood after the initial boom years.

Water management is critical in this arid environment, evidenced by numerous named springs such as Applegarth Spr and Indian Garden Spr, which sustained both the mining camps and local grazing. The presence of the Ellison Ranger Station and the Nevada National Forest boundary indicates the federal management of the timber and range resources surrounding the Mokomoke Mountains. For genealogists, the Treasure Cemetery provides a specific point of interest near the primary settlement site.