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1982 Map of Andorno Ranch

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Andorno Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Andorno Ranch and Barber Ranch sit at the base of the rising mountains in this high-desert landscape, where the Quinn River Valley meets the eastern slopes. The 1982 survey illustrates a sparse settlement pattern dominated by water management, with numerous Int Ditch segments and canals cutting across the valley floor to support these isolated ranching outposts. To the south, Cane Springs and Frey Ranch mark the transition toward the Silver State Valley.

The eastern portion of the sheet is defined by the steep, rising terrain of the Humboldt National Forest, where drainages like Buffalo Creek and Bloody Run Creek flow toward the arid Alkali Flats. The presence of several Borrow Pit excavations along the primitive road network suggests ongoing infrastructure maintenance in this part of Humboldt County, while the Bloody Run Hills provide a distinct geological boundary at the southern edge of the quadrangle.