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Central Nevada Museum Map Collection



Central Nevada Museum & Historical Society in Tonopah, Nevada has
recently improved access to its collection of 2,700 historic maps and
blueprint drawings.

A project to repair damaged maps, improve storage conditions, and create
a database of all maps and blueprints was partially funded by a grant
from the State Historical Records Advisory Board.  Carol Corbett of
Great Basin Research in Las Vegas, NV performed the archival work.  A
copy of the printed database was sent to museums and libraries
throughout Nevada; it becomes the latest section in the museum?s
collection directory, which is an inventory of manuscripts, records,
photographs, and ephemeral materials held by the museum.

The map collection is replete with maps showing underground and surface
workings of historic mines throughout Central Nevada,while the blueprint
collection includes diagrams and specifications for mining equipment and
parts used in the mines and mills.  These materials help document the
rich mining history of Tonopah, Goldfield, and surrounding mining camps
during the glory days of the early 1900?s.  Maps reflecting subsequent
efforts to revitalize the mining industry in central Nevada are also
included in the collection.

In addition to mining maps, the map collection contains current and
historic editions of USGS topographic maps, general highway maps,
geologic maps, townsite maps, railroad routes, aerial photographs, fire
insurance maps, cemetery maps, and court exhibits.  Some date to the
late 1800?s, while the bulk of the collection covers the period from the
early 1900?s through the 1970?s.

Tonopah - the site of Central Nevada Museum - has a rich mining history
and is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. The maps and
blueprints are a small part of the photographs, manuscripts, records,
newspapers, and books held by the historical society.

Further information about these collections or the Central Nevada Museum
& Historical Society can be obtained at
www.tonopahnevada.com/CentralNevadaMuseum.html or (775) 482-9676.

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