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1980 Map of Clapper Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The Black Rock Desert meets the eastern slopes of the Black Rock Range in this 1980 survey of Humboldt County. This arid landscape is defined by its vital water sources, from the seasonal flow of Mud Meadow Creek to man-made landmarks like Parman Reservoir and Wheeler Reservoir. The map reveals a high concentration of natural hydrologic features, including a Flowing Well and several geothermal indicators such as Springs (Hot).

Remote transportation networks are limited to a sparse collection of Jeep trails and established Trails that wind through the basin and range. The presence of Flowing Springs and White Rock Springs alongside Clapper Creek highlights the critical points of refuge for early ranching or exploration in this corner of Nevada. This edition provides a detailed view of the terrain just before the digital mapping era, capturing the region's cattle-country infrastructure through fenced field lines and remote springs.