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1958 Map of Winnemucca

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Winnemucca
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Winnemucca serves as the focal point of this late 1950s survey, positioned where the Southern Pacific and Western Pacific railroads converge along the Humboldt River. The town's infrastructure is clearly marked, including the Courthouse, Hospital, and the Radio Tower KWNA. Southeast of the settlement, the Sonoma Range dominates the landscape, rising to the heights of Sonoma Peak.

Mineral extraction and ranching define the surrounding basin-and-range geography. The mining community of Adelaide is documented near the Adelaide Crown Mines, while other extraction sites like the Harmony Mine and Cumberland Mine are scattered through the canyons. Historic transportation routes, such as the Mullen Trail, wind through Grass Valley and Squaw Valley, connecting remote outposts like Rock Creek Ranch to the regional hub. The map also delineates the Indian Reservation adjacent to the main townsite, providing a detailed view of mid-century land use in Humboldt County.