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1958 Map of Blue Basin, 1980 Print
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1958 Map of Blue Basin

USGS Topo · Published 1980

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The Independence Mountains dominate this high-desert Nevada landscape, defining a high-altitude area centered on Lone Mountain and the deep drainage of Blue Basin Creek. This 1958 field-checked survey reveals an era of ranching and remote navigation, where the land is marked by working infrastructure like the Drift Fence and the Carlin Trail. Water is the vital currency of this terrain, evidenced by the numerous unnamed Springs that feed into Maggie Creek and Taylor Creek. The presence of named grazing areas such as Hereford Field and Basco Field suggests the specific agricultural use of these basins during the mid-20th century. Topographical markers like Maggie VABM 7557 provide fixed points for surveyors in a region primarily accessed by a network of Jeep Trails, illustrating the isolation and specialized land management of northern Elko County at the time.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1958
Date Published1980
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain