410 MINING mDFSTET. 



with the celebrated Treasure Hill as a central point geographically, as it is 

 the central point of the mining industry. The mountains, as well as the dis- 

 trict, take their name from the very considerable growth of pine which covers 

 both the east and west slope of Pogonip Mountain. The timber of the dis- 

 trict is almost exclusively confined to the western ridge, for, with the ex- 

 ception of a few localities upon Babylon Hill, timber is either entirely 

 lacking or is of a very dwarfed character. There are among the trees 

 several species of pine and juniper. Although well favored as regards 

 wood in comparison with the greater part of Central Nevada, the timber is 

 of small growth, rarely reaching a height exceeding 30 feet. The White 

 Pine Mountains, from the eastern foot-hills to the valley at the base of the 

 western slope, have an average width of 12 miles. Within this limit they are 

 divided into three distinct north and south ridges, measuring in width from 

 the two outer crests about five and one-half miles. 



By reference to the map,^ Atlas-Plate 14, these mountain elevations may 

 be easily recognized. To the west we have Pogonip Ridge, with the highest 

 point designated as Pogonip Mountain. The middle ridge, a more compli- 

 cated structure, includes Treasure Hill, which comprises Treasure and Tele- 

 graph Peaks ; the Base Metal Range, which comprises Babylon Hill and Mount 

 Argyle ; and the Blue Ridge. 



Mokomoke, the third elevation, lies east of the middle ridge. The name 

 Mokomoke is frequently applied to the prominent hill in the ridge that rises 

 above Hamilton. These mountain elevations are connected by low, narrow 

 saddles, to the south of which they are separated by two deep, narrow val- 

 leys, known as Applegarth and Silver Canons, which unite about five miles 

 to the south, forming one large canon, trending off to the south and west of 

 Pogonip. North of these saddles, Pogonip and the Base Metal Range are 

 separated by Pogonip Canon ; and the eastern and middle ridges, by a broad 

 basin, upon which the town of Hamilton is built. The altitude above the 

 level of the sea of a few of the most prominent elevations and important 

 points is as follows: Pogonip Mountain, 10,792 feet; Babylon Hill, 9,247 



^ This map includes the area covered by Mr. Hall's grade-curve survey of Treasure 

 Hill ; and much, of that gentleman's worl; has been used in the preparation of Atlas- 

 Plate 14. 



