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1956 Map of Tuscarora, 1965 Print
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1956 Map of Tuscarora

USGS Topo · Published 1965

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Tuscarora sits at the center of this 1950s study, revealing the mining foundations of the Independence Valley. The townsite is surrounded by notable silver and gold mining operations including the Commonwealth Mine, Queen Mine, Navajo Mine, and Grand Prize Mine, along with several prospects. This cluster of claims at the foot of Cottonwood Peak illustrates the intense industrial activity that once dominated this high-desert landscape. Beyond the town, the map documents large-scale ranching operations like the Spanish Ranch and Quarter Circle S Ranch, which utilize the drainages of the South Fork Owyhee River. The terrain transitions from the valley floor to the high elevations of the Humboldt National Forest in the east, where Jacks Peak and Wheeler Mountain overlook a network of canyons, including Smith Canyon and Jerritt Canyon. Evidence of early 20th-century aviation is also present with a Landing Strip located just east of the main settlement.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1965
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62500
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain