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1986 Map of Delaware Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The Owyhee River and the North Fork Humboldt River converge in this high-altitude drainage system, where water moves toward both the Great Basin and the Pacific Northwest. This 1980s landscape is defined by its network of named seasonal and perennial flows, including Delaware Creek and Hanks Creek. A small portion of the Humboldt National Forest occupies the northwest corner, marking the higher elevations.

Evidence of human activity is sparse but specific, with a remote Landing Strip and several Gravel Pit operations located along the drainage basins. The map illustrates a ranching and resource-based economy where travel is restricted to primitive 4WD tracks. The hydrology is particularly intricate, featuring named tributaries like Crooked Jacks Creek and Mc Afee Creek that feed into the larger river systems, providing a clear record of the watershed before modern development.