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1982 Map of Bull Run Mts

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Bull Run Mts
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Mining operations and high desert ranching define this 1980s landscape across the Idaho Nevada state line. The Bull Run Mountains dominate the eastern portion of the map, sheltering a cluster of historical mineral claims such as the Cornucopia Mine, Pennsylvania Mine, and Blue Jacket Mine near the settlement of Edgemont. Further south, the town of Tuscarora sits on the edge of the Owyhee Desert, representing a legacy of late 19th-century silver and gold rushes that shaped Elko County.

Water management is critical in this arid environment, evidenced by the numerous reservoirs and wells scattered across the terrain, including Wilson Reservoir and Desert Ranch Reservoir. To the north, the Duck Valley Indian Reservation spans the border, with the Owyhee River winding through the plains near the community of Owyhee. This survey documents a transition from the industrial mining peaks to the expansive flats of Peterson Table, illustrating the remote connectivity provided by facilities like the Owyhee Airport.