1956 Map of Bartine Ranch

About this map

Kobeh Valley and Antelope Valley converge in this mid-century survey of Eureka County, revealing a landscape defined by ranching life and sparse desert water sources. The Bartine Ranch serves as a primary point of human settlement, situated along the historic path of the Lincoln Highway. The presence of Artesian Wells, Warm Spring, and Cold Spring highlights the critical importance of groundwater management in this arid environment. To the east, the prominent peak of Lone Mtn rises above the basin, featuring the Lone Mtn Mine and nearby prospect sites. This mapping effort by the U.S. Geological Survey captures a network of jeep trails and water features like Coils Creek and Treasure Well that supported both transit and livestock before the further modernization of the Nevada interior.