1966 Map of Crooks Meadow

About this map

Crooks Ranch sits at the heart of this high-desert landscape on the border of Nevada and California, representing the modest human footprint in a region defined by its water sources. The map illustrates a reliance on natural springs and seasonal basins, with Crooks Lake and Holy Lake serving as critical landmarks in an arid environment. The topography is etched with a network of trails and jeep trails, indicating how ranchers and travelers navigated Holy Valley and the surrounding slopes during the mid-1960s. These paths connect the ranch to numerous water points like Big Spring and various unnamed seeps, providing a clear picture of the land's utility for livestock and survival in the remote high country of Washoe and Modoc counties.