1967 Map of Verdi

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Peavine Peak dominates the high desert terrain of the Toiyabe National Forest, marking a landscape defined by its transition from the Sierra Nevada into the Great Basin. This 1967 survey documents the critical transportation corridor where the Western Pacific and Southern Pacific railroads parallel the Truckee River, shaping the growth of Verdi and the neighboring settlements of Mogul and Lawton. The map captures a moment of varied land use, from the industrial remnants at the Poeveille (Site) and the Golden Fleece Mine to modern infrastructure like the Fish Hatchery and numerous pipelines. Local civic life is anchored by the Verdi Sch and Stead Sch, while the presence of the Nevada Central Mine and Red Metal Mine reflects the area's deep-rooted mining history along the slopes leading into Lemmon Valley.