Western America Mining History Through Historic Maps - ArcGIS …
This story map collection focuses on the maps produced after mining became a fast-growing economy during westward expansion in the United States.
Mining Towns in the Western United States
WMH Town Classifications Explained. This map is a simplified version of the Mines Explorer Pro map that is available to premium members. The western portion of the United States was …
Western Mining History
Map icons show the distribution of historic mining towns. An interactive version of this map is available here. The Old Hundred gold mine traces its history back to the late 1800s and was …
41a. The Mining Boom - US History
From Coeur d'Alene in Idaho to Tombstone in Arizona, boom towns flowered across the American West. They produced not only gold and silver, but zinc, copper, and lead, all essential for the …
History of Mining Settlements (1848-1925) - ArcGIS StoryMaps
Dec 16, 2019 · The history of Mining Settlements in the United States varied from region to region over the seventy five years or so they were active in the mid-inter mountain and east pacific …
Mining Maps and Views - Spotlight at Stanford
This collection focuses on mining maps throughout the western United States with an emphasis on detailed claims, locations, and bird's eye views. These materials highlight issues such as …
Mines, Mining and Miners - Denver Public Library
Jun 12, 2023 · These materials document the development of mining in the West. Our maps show mining claims and mining districts. Digital images show mines, machinery, ore processing …
Extractive Industries in the U.S. West - Library of Congress
Jan 12, 2024 · The western portion of the United States was mined sporadically and on a small scale as early as the late 1600’s by Spanish miners. However, it was not until the 1848 …
Mining's Contribution to the Mapping of Western America
This mining map shows public lands, sections of silver, gold, and copper mines. Hachures on the map show a level of topography of the state, especially around mining regions. Each mining …
Mining on the American Frontier - Legends of America
Other finds led to boom camps in the Coeur d’Alene region in Idaho in 1883 and the Klondike Gold Rush in 1898. Many states in the American West were initially settled primarily by …