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1968 Map of Charleston Reservoir

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Charleston Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Humboldt National Forest encompasses much of this high-elevation landscape in Elko County, where the headwaters of several major drainage systems converge. The map illustrates a complex network of seasonal streams and permanent water sources, including the distinct Charleston Reservoir and Little Reservoir. The terrain is defined by its water-seeking infrastructure, with numerous Springs and named catchments like Coyote Lake scattered across the basin.

A notable human presence in this remote territory is recorded at 71 Camp, situated along a Jeep Trail near the forks of Willow Creek. The map documents the intricate hydrology of the region, from the Chalk Basin in the northeast to the Bruneau River and Stag Creek in the south. These features reveal the historical importance of water management for ranching and resource use in the Great Basin during the late 1960s.