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1962 Map of Boyd Reservoir

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Boyd Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The high desert landscape of the Elko Hills defines this 1962 survey of northeastern Nevada, revealing a network of water management features essential for ranching and survival in the Great Basin. Central to the topography is the Boyd Reservoir, which along with Sandhill Reservoir and several natural springs, supported the region's livestock and sparse settlements. The presence of Sustacha Well and Hog Tommy Spring highlights the importance of named water sources for local families and range hands navigating the arid basins.

Water distribution and natural hydrology are further evidenced by Rabbit Creek and the seasonally fluctuating Dry Lake. The map details the infrastructure of the era, from a widespread system of Jeep Trails to isolated landmarks like the Flowing Well and various gravel pits. Notable survey markers, including Leberki VABM 5770, provide fixed reference points for the vast, open country between the mountain ridges and the valley floors.