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1990 Map of Clan Alpine Ranch

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Clan Alpine Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

The Clan Alpine Mountains dominate the western landscape of this 1990 provisional survey, giving way to the expansive Edwards Valley to the east. This transition from high peaks to valley floor is marked by historical remnants of settlement and industry, most notably at Clan Alpine (Ruins) and the Clan Alpine Ranch. Evidence of mineral exploration appears at the Tungsten Williams Mine and several gravel pits, while the presence of a Corral and numerous wells indicates a reliance on the sparse water sources of this high desert environment.

Water management is central to the area's geography, with drainages such as Cherry Creek and Edwards Creek carving through the terrain. Named landmarks like Shaley Peak and Railroad Ridge provide navigational anchors for researchers tracing the historical footprint of ranching and mining in Churchill County. From the Willow Spring to the seasonal flows in War Canyon, the map documents a territory defined by its relationship with a challenging, arid climate.