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1957 Map of Cold Creek Ranch

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Cold Creek Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The Elko-Hamilton Stage Route cuts across the high basins of White Pine County, tracing a path through the arid flats and rugged ranges of eastern Nevada. This 1957 survey illustrates the enduring importance of water and transit in a landscape dominated by the Newark Valley and Huntington Valley. Settlement is centered on remote outposts like Cold Creek Ranch and Warm Springs Ranch, where natural springs provided essential life for livestock and travelers alike.

Upland topography is defined by the peaks of Big Bald Mtn and Little Bald Mtn, where mining interest is evidenced by numerous Prospects and a Shaft. The presence of the Route of Elko-Hamilton Stage Lines provides a look at the historic transportation corridor connecting regional mining hubs before modern highways. From the dry bed of Newark (Alkali Flat) Lake to the heights of Alligator Ridge, the map documents a transition point between desert valleys and resource-rich highlands.