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1980 Map of Capitol Peak

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Capitol Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The Calico Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in northern Nevada, serving as a significant drainage divide between major river systems. This 1980 survey captures the remote ranching and grazing infrastructure of Humboldt County, centered on landmarks like Capitol Peak and the high elevations of Stewart Basin. To the south, the confluence of the Little Humboldt River and Duck Creek near Forks Ranch reveals the critical importance of water management in the Great Basin, further evidenced by the North Mahogany Reservoir and South Mahogany Reservoir.

The presence of Laca Camp and established routes through Mahogany Pass indicates a landscape shaped by seasonal livestock movement within the Humboldt National Forest. While the southern portion of the map feeds the Humboldt drainage, the northern reaches, including Raven Creek and Willow Creek, contribute to the Little Owyhee River system, illustrating the complex hydrology of this mountainous transition zone.