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1955 Map of Wells

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Wells
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The Humboldt National Forest dominates this mid-century look at northeastern Nevada, where the high-altitude landscape is defined by the Jarbidge Mountains and the Independence Mountains. The era's transportation infrastructure is clearly visible, with U S 40 and U S 93 providing primary passage across the basin-and-range terrain, while the Southern Pacific and Western Pacific railroads facilitate regional transit.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of isolated settlements like Charleston and the agricultural experiment of Metropolis near the headwaters of the North Fork Humboldt River. The map also captures the industrial footprint of the region at the time, noting sites such as the Delano Mines and Coal Canyon Mine. Significant landmarks including Pilot Peak and Wild Horse Reservoir mark the transition toward the Idaho and Utah borders, framing a region defined by ranching, mining, and vast federal lands.