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1954 Map of Buckskin Gulch NE

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Buckskin Gulch NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Eight Mile Pass serves as a central transition point in this mid-century landscape, bridging the elevated Deer Range to the north and the broad expanse of Telegraph Flat to the south. The mapping reveals a dependence on intermittent water sources for livestock and travel, evidenced by labels for the Kitchen Corral Spring, Water Holes, and various stock ponds scattered across the arid terrain. The Paria Road cuts a distinct path through the southeast, following the natural contours of the land near Five Mile Mtn.

Surface drainage patterns are meticulously recorded, showing how Kitchen Corral Wash and Clay Hole Wash define the local topography. This 1954 survey captures the area before modern infrastructure arrived, highlighting the traditional nomenclature used by early ranchers and travelers, such as White Rocks and Buckskin Gulch, which remain critical landmarks for navigating the high desert environment.