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1968 Map of Blanchard Mtn

USGS Topo · Published 1972

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Mining claims and high-altitude research define this 1960s Elko County landscape, where the Granite Range rises toward Granite Peak. A dense concentration of mineral prospects and named diggings—including the Babel Mine, Arizona Mine, and Blanchard Mine—stretches across the central slopes, signaling the region's enduring connection to extraction. In the lower elevations along Knoll Creek, the Knoll Creek Experimental Station represents the institutional presence of the University of Nevada, marking a transition from industrial exploitation to agricultural or ecological study. The terrain is navigated via a network of primitive routes, labeled as Jeep Trails and Trails, connecting isolated water sources like China Mountain Spring and Noh Springs. This pattern of scattered springs and specialized mining camps suggests a seasonal and industrial geography typical of the Great Basin's interior ranges during the mid-20th century.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1968
Date Published1972
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain