1989 Map of Corey Peak

About this map

Corey Peak and the high summits of the Wassuk Range dominate this late-century survey of Nevada's high desert. The landscape is defined by its industrial and military utility, showing the extensive southern boundary of the Hawthorne Army Ammunition Depot near Big Indian Mountain. In the south, the Toiyabe National Forest hosts significant mineral extraction activity, particularly around the Borealis Mine complex. Here, detailed mapping of a Strip Mine, Mine Shaft, and multiple Tailings piles reveals the footprint of modern mining operations. Transportation through these steep grades is facilitated by 4wd tracks and the notable crossing at Lucky Boy Pass. Drainage patterns from the peaks are traced through narrow corridors like Baldwin Canyon and along Corey Creek, illustrating the intersection of natural topography with the region's resource-driven development.