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1969 Map of Burnt Cabin Summit

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Burnt Cabin Summit
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Paradise Range and Desatoya Mountains converge in this high-desert landscape, where three Nevada counties—Churchill, Lander, and Nye—meet at a single point. Mining activity is the primary human imprint on these slopes, centered around the Phonolite area and the Bruner Mine. Evidence of past industry and habitation is scattered across the dry terrain, including ruins, tailings, and the Phonolite Mine.

Water sources define the locations of historic stops and outposts like Porter Station, Chalk Wells, and Tri-County Well. The southeastern corner transitions into the Toiyabe National Forest, dominated by the prominent Black Butte. This survey records a network of jeep trails connecting the high passes of Burnt Cabin Summit to the broad basins of Smith Creek Valley and Lodi Valley, reflecting the era's reliance on rugged, unimproved roads for accessing remote claims and ranching outposts.