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1966 Map of Catnip Canyon

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Catnip Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The Charles Sheldon Antelope Range and Sheldon National Antelope Refuge dominate this high-desert landscape along the border of Nevada and Oregon. This mid-1960s survey documents a rugged wildlife sanctuary defined by its volcanic plateaus and seasonal water sources, which were vital for conservation efforts in the Great Basin. Large geological features like the Rock Springs Table and North Rock Springs Table overlook the drainage basins of Catnip Creek and its tributaries.

Water management is central to the area's geography, visible in the placement of the Catnip Reservoir and the presence of numerous springs like Little Catnip Spring and Spring. These features, along with Round Mountain Lake, provided the necessary hydration for native pronghorn populations within the refuge. The map also delineates the precise State Line where Lake Co, Oregon, meets Washoe Co, Nevada, following the rim of the Guano Valley.