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1954 Map of Unionville

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Unionville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The Humboldt Range dominates this mid-century survey, revealing a landscape defined by Nevada's deep mining history. The settlement of Unionville serves as the primary hub, situated near the mouth of Buena Vista Creek, while the historic mining district of Rochester and Lower Rochester is depicted in detail along the southwestern slopes. The map traces the routes of the Old Emigrant Road and the Unionville Road as they navigate the basin of the Buena Vista Valley, connecting isolated outposts like the Strief Ranch and Coyote Ranch.

Significant industrial infrastructure is visible through numerous named mining operations, including the Bonanza King Mine, Arizona Mine, and Standard Mine. These sites, tucked into canyons like Sacramento Canyon and American Canyon, illustrate the area's intensive mineral exploitation. The transition from the steep peaks of Buffalo Mountain to the flat expanse of Packard Flat highlights the geological diversity that drew prospectors and ranchers to Pershing County.