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1986 Map of Coon Creek

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Coon Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Humboldt National Forest dominates this section of Elko County, Nevada, where the High Desert landscape is defined by the headwaters of the Bruneau River and a series of prominent peaks. This mid-1980s provisional survey illustrates a complex drainage system including Coon Creek, American Creek, and Cottonwood Creek, which have carved deep features like Marcellini Canyon and Wickiup Gulch. The terrain is punctuated by significant elevations such as Granite Mountain, Pine Mountain, and the Copper Mountains, the latter featuring Copper Mountain itself.

Evidence of resource exploration appears through several marked prospects scattered across the high ridges, particularly near Red Bluff and Murphy Bluff. These small-scale mining operations, alongside the network of trails and unimproved roads, suggest a landscape primarily utilized for ranching, surveying, and mineral assessment. The map provides a detailed record of local named landmarks including Twin Buttes and Marcellini Draw, essential for researchers tracking the historical geography of this part of the Independence Mountains.