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2011 Map of Tungsten

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Tungsten
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Tungsten (historical) serves as the namesake for this landscape defined by a high concentration of hard-rock mining operations. The density of mining claims near Hurricane Hill and Tungsten Mountain is exceptional, including the Crucible Steel Mine, Vasco Number Seven Mine, and the Nancy Henderson Mine. This mineral wealth supported a network of small settlements and camps throughout the rugged drainages of Middle Boulder Creek and South Boulder Creek, where community life was anchored in places like Rollinsville and Pinecliffe.

The complex terrain is punctuated by significant water management infrastructure, most notably Barker Reservoir and Gross Reservoir. Beyond the industrial footprint, the map details established mountain neighborhoods such as Saint Ann Highlands and Wondervu. These residential clusters, connected by winding routes like Magnolia Dr and Gap Rd, illustrate the transition from a purely extractive economy toward mountain residential life by the early 21st century.