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1950 Map of Wingate Pass, 1964 Print
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1950 Map of Wingate Pass

USGS Topo · Published 1964

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Mining operations and harsh desert terrain dominate this mid-century survey of the California desert. The Slate Range and the Panamint Valley define a landscape marked by industrial ambition and survival, evidenced by the numerous mining sites such as the Virginia Ann Mine, Sandora Mine, and New York Mine. A notable cultural feature is the Dismantled RR that once climbed toward Wingate Pass, indicating a shift in the local mineral economy as infrastructure was reclaimed by the desert. To the south, Pilot Knob Valley and Reservation Valley sit under the shadow of the Death Valley National Mon. boundary. The scarcity of water is starkly noted by labels such as Lone Willow Spring (undrinkable) and the isolated Layton Well, emphasizing the logistical challenges faced by those working the Deans Mill or seeking fortunes at the Ghost Mine.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1950
Date Published1964
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62500
Physical Dimensions16.6 x 20.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain