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1964 Map of Currant Mtn

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Currant Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The Grant Range and Horse Range dominate this mid-1960s terrain, where deep canyons and high summits define the high desert landscape. The settlement of Currant sits in the northwest corner alongside the Midland Trail, serving as a vital waypoint for travelers through the Great Basin. Water sources are critical in this arid environment, evidenced by the numerous named seeps and springs like Beaty Spring, Log Spring, and Big Spring that sustain life between the peaks.

Industrial and pioneer history is scattered across the topography, from the El Padre Mine and various Prospects to old outposts like Stone Cabin and Wells Station. A small Landing Strip near Currant highlights the modern adaptation to the remote Nevada interior. Researchers can trace the complex network of a Jeep Trail winding through Ragged Ridge and Beaty Canyon, reflecting the rugged accessibility of the region during this era.