1964 Map of Walker Lake

About this map

Yosemite National Park and the high peaks of the Sierra Nevada dominate the southwestern portion of this 1964 survey, transitioning into the arid basin and range landscape of western Nevada. The map highlights a region defined by mineral extraction and military presence, notably the sprawling Naval Ammunition Depot near Hawthorne and large-scale operations like the Anaconda Copper Mine. Significant hydrographic features including Walker Lake, Mono Lake, and Topaz Lake provide a stark contrast to the surrounding alkaline flats of Rhodes Salt Marsh and Columbus Salt Marsh. Cultural history is evidenced by the presence of Bodie and the noted remains of Belleville (ruins) and Candelaria (ruins), marking the locations of earlier mining booms. The Southern Pacific railroad remains a primary transport artery through the Soda Spring Valley, connecting long-established agricultural and mining centers.