1957 Map of Cold Creek Ranch

About this map

Huntington Valley and the northern reaches of Newark Lake (Alkali Flat) define this high-desert ranching landscape in the late 1950s. The map illustrates the essential reliance on water in this arid terrain, showing a complex network of features such as Bourne Tunnel Spring, Canyon Reservoir, and various irrigation works labeled simply as Ditch. The historic Elko-Hamilton Stage Route cuts through the valley, tracing a path between the mountains that speaks to the area's mid-century transit and commerce patterns.