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1986 Map of Bates Mountain
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1986 Map of Bates Mountain

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The Simpson Park Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in Lander County during the mid-1980s. A significant historical corridor is preserved here in the form of the Old Pony Express Trail, which cuts across the southern portion of the quadrangle, south of Eagle Butte. The terrain is defined by its water sources, with numerous named points such as Indian Ranch Spring, Bates Mountain Spring, and Bullrush Spring serving as vital landmarks in an otherwise arid environment. Along the western edge, the map reaches into the Toiyabe National Forest near Rye Patch Canyon. This survey captures a moment when traditional land use—indicated by cattle ranching relics like Indian Ranch Spring—coexisted with modern infrastructure, such as the Wooden Pole Trans Line and its associated substation.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1986
Date Published1986
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain