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1984 Map of Angel Peak

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Angel Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Spring Mountains define this high-elevation landscape, where the terrain rises toward Angel Peak and Fletcher Peak. In the early 1980s, the area served as a significant recreational and institutional corridor within the Toiyabe National Forest. The map documents a blend of public service and outdoor activity, featuring the Spring Mtn Youth Camp, the Kyle Canyon Ranger Station, and several established sites like the Mahogany Grove Picnic Area and Hilltop Campground.

Resource extraction and infrastructure are visible through the Tunnels Lucky Strike Mine and various prospects scattered across the slopes. Water sources, vital in this arid environment, are noted at Lower Deer Creek Spring and Harris Springs. The presence of a Telephone Line and Single Wood Pole Power Line cutting through the canyons highlights the mid-century utility expansion into the Nevada wilderness, while Robbers Roost Cave remains a distinct local landmark among the limestone formations.