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1893 Map of Wellington

Name: 1893 Topographic Map of Wellington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1942
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1942

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The Singatse Range and Sweetwater Mts. dominate this late 19th-century landscape, framing a region defined by high-desert mining and valley ranching. The Ludwig Mine stands as a primary industrial landmark in the north, while the southern slopes near Pine Grove and Rockland reveal the concentrated mining activity of the era. Settlement patterns follow the life-giving waters of the West Walker River and Walker River, which irrigate Smith Valley and Antelope Valley.

Social and transit hubs like Wellington and The Colony serve as the primary points of commerce along the valley floor. Geothermal features, such as Hinds Hot Springs, and the expansive Alkali Flat illustrate the varied geological character of the Nevada-California border. This survey, conducted by A.H. Thompson and E.M. Douglas, provides a clear view of the Mono National Forest boundary and the early stage roads connecting isolated outposts like Mathar and Simpson.