"Atlas of the Goldfield Tonopah and Bullfrog Mining Districts of Nevada",

This complete “atlas” contains five maps showing mostly mining claims and was published by W.H. Shearer in San Francisco. The maps cover a region in southwestern Nevada where gold and silver deposits were newly discovered, “from 50 to 150 miles wide, extending south by east from Reno, and following, generally speaking, the sweep o the Sierra Nevada mountain range.” The list of maps include:

Goldfield Mineral Map, printed color (23.0 x 24.0"). Condition: Fine. (A+)
Map of Tonopah Mining District Nevada, printed color (25.0 x 24.0"). Condition: There is a short binding tear at left that just enters the border. (B+)
Map of Bullfrog Mining District Nye County Nevada, black & white (34.7 x 22.3"). Condition: There is minor creasing and a short edge tear at left. (B+)
Goldfield-Columbia Townsite Esmeralda County Nevada, black & white (23.0 x 21.0"). Condition: Fine. (A+)
Map of Tonopah, Goldfield and Bullfrog Mining Districts and Region Adjacent, black & white (23.3 x 23.0"). Condition: This map is laid in, with numerous short splits at the fold junctions, two 1.5" edge tears at bottom, and a pair of fold separations that extend 1-1.25" into the image at top. (B)

The accompanying 93 pages of text describe the region and its mineral wealth, state mining laws, and includes a comprehensive 48-page business directory. Advertisements for local businesses are interspersed throughout. Hardbound in black cloth with gilt title on the front cover. Printed by Rand McNally in Chicago.

A classic atlas and directory of the Nevada mining districts issued shortly after the precious metals rush at the turn of the 20th century.

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Condition: B+

See description for condition detail on folding maps. Text has pleasant light toning with some pencil notations mostly in the margins. Covers have minor wear with a small abrasion on the spine.