1960s Maps of Eureka County, Nevada

1. 1960 Map of Hickison Summit, 1961 Print

   

   1960 Hickison Summit

   1961 Print · USGS

   Central Nevada's high basins and ranges are captured here in the early sixties as the ranching and grazing industry shaped the land. Researchers can trace the isolated locations of Grimes Ranch and Potts Well or locate mountain springs like Lazarus Spring.

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4. 1960 Map of Dianas Punch Bowl, 1962 Print

   

   1960 Dianas Punch Bowl

   1962 Print · USGS

   Central Nevada's high basin and range country is documented here during the early sixties, showing a landscape of remote cattle operations and geothermal features. Researchers can find old homesteads and water rights including Potts Ranch, Dianas Punch Bowl, and the Willow Creek Ranch.

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7. 1962 Map of Elko

   

   1962 Elko

   1962 Print · USGS

   Northeastern Nevada in the early sixties is a landscape of mountain ranges and rail corridors, where the river valleys support ranching and transit. Locate old mining operations like Battle Creek Mine, rural stops like Moleen, and the sprawling Wendover Bombing and Gunnery Range.

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10. 1962 Map of Winnemucca

    

    1962 Winnemucca

    1962 Print · USGS

    Northern Nevada's high desert comes alive in the mid-1950s as a vital transportation and mining corridor following the Humboldt River. Trace the early rail-and-ranch economy through stops like Palisade, find old workings at the Adelaide Mine, and see the layout of Winnemucca before the interstate era.

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13. 1963 Map of Ely

    

    1963 Ely

    1963 Print · USGS

    Eastern Nevada's high basins and mountain ranges are captured here in the early sixties, showing a landscape defined by mining and ranching. Trace family roots at the Thompson Ranch or follow the Nevada Northern Railroad through Steptoe Valley.

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16. 1964 Map of Moody Peak, 1966 Print

    

    1964 Moody Peak

    1966 Print · USGS

    The high desert of central Nevada is captured here in the 1960s, showing the intersection of Eureka, Nye, and White Pine counties. Researchers can locate remote outposts like Pogues Station, several prospects, and vital water sources like Soda Spring.

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19. 1965 Map of Elko

    

    1965 Elko

    1965 Print · USGS

    Elko and the northeastern Nevada desert are captured here in the mid-1960s, showcasing a landscape of high ranges and essential rail corridors. Researchers can trace the path of the Western Pacific railroad through small stops like Tobar and Ventosa, or locate remote sites like Shanty Town near the Ruby Lake wetlands.

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22. 1965 Map of Sheep Creek Range NE, 1967 Print

    

    1965 Sheep Creek Range NE

    1967 Print · USGS

    The high ridges of the Sheep Creek Range meet the northern Boulder Valley in the mid-1960s. Researchers can trace remote transit routes across the Lander Co line, including a lonely Landing Strip and several winding Jeep Trails.

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25. 1965 Map of Sheep Creek Range SE, 1967 Print

    

    1965 Sheep Creek Range SE

    1967 Print · USGS

    The high desert border of Lander and Eureka counties comes into focus during the mid-1960s, showing a landscape defined by mountain ranges and valley basins. Researchers can trace early hydrological infrastructure like the Gaging Station and Ditch networks along Rock Creek.

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28. 1965 Map of Willow Creek Reservoir SE, 1967 Print

    

    1965 Willow Creek Reservoir SE

    1967 Print · USGS

    The high desert of northern Nevada in the mid-1960s reveals a landscape defined by mining history and cattle-country hydrology. Researchers can locate specific early mineral sites like the Old Timers Mine and Clementine Mine or trace the path of Little Antelope Creek through the Sheep Creek Range.

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31. 1968 Map of Rodeo Creek SW, 1970 Print

    

    1968 Rodeo Creek SW

    1970 Print · USGS

    Eureka County ranching life is captured in the late sixties as the high desert landscape remains dominated by wide basins. Trace local land use through landmarks like the T Lazy S Farm and several remote outposts including Sand Dune Windmill and East Pole Windmill.

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34. 1968 Map of Rodeo Creek NE, 1971 Print

    

    1968 Rodeo Creek NE

    1971 Print · USGS

    Mining operations in the Tuscarora Mountains reach their peak in the late 1960s, showing the massive industrial footprint on the Nevada landscape. Trace the extensive infrastructure of the Carlin Mine, find remote springs, and locate the Big Six Mine and Blue Star Mine.

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37. 1968 Map of Welches Canyon, 1971 Print

    

    1968 Welches Canyon

    1971 Print · USGS

    The high country of Eureka County comes alive in the late sixties as ranchers and prospectors navigated the Tuscarora Mountains. Trace the isolated mine and prospects near Richmond Summit or locate the numerous springs feeding Welches Creek.

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40. 1968 Map of Swales Mountain NW, 1971 Print

    

    1968 Swales Mountain NW

    1971 Print · USGS

    Ranching and mineral exploration define this high desert borderland between Elko and Eureka counties during the late sixties. Genealogists and researchers can locate Coyote Ranch, the isolated Rebholtz Well No 1, and numerous springs.

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43. 1968 Map of Rodeo Creek NW, 1971 Print

    

    1968 Rodeo Creek NW

    1971 Print · USGS

    Ranching and mining infrastructure dot the Eureka and Elko County border in the late sixties. Researchers can trace land use through Boulder Windmill Corral, several Gravel Pits, and an Aqueduct crossing the valley floor.

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46. 1968 Map of Schroeder Mtn, 1971 Print

    

    1968 Schroeder Mtn

    1971 Print · USGS

    The high-desert terrain of northern Nevada is captured here in the late sixties, highlighting the mining and ranching activity between Eureka and Elko counties. You can trace the development of sites like the Good Hope Mine, Hadleys Windmill, and the Aqueduct Road.

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