1957 Map of Walker Lake

About this map

The Walker River Indian Reservation and the desert waters of Walker Lake anchor this mid-century western survey, capturing a high-desert landscape defined by historic mining districts and military infrastructure. To the south and east, the transition from active towns like Mina and Hawthorne to the skeletal remains of the silver and gold eras is evident, with Aurora (Historic Ruins), Rawhide (Ruins), and the Bodie (Dismantled) townsite marking the boom-to-bust cycle of the previous century. The industrial footprint of the Naval Ammunition Depot near Babbitt contrasts with the remote reaches of Yosemite National Park along the western edge.