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1979 Map of Denio

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Denio
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Pueblo Mountains and the Bilk Creek Mountains dominate this high-desert borderland where Nevada meets Oregon. The settlement of Denio and the nearby Denio Junction serve as the primary hubs in a landscape defined by expansive basins and isolated peaks like Duffer Peak and Trident Peak. This 1970s survey captures a region where the economy is driven by remote operations such as the Ashdown Mine, Moonlight Mine, and Thacker Mine, reflecting the long-standing mineral interest in the Kings River Valley.

Large-scale conservation and resource management are evident in the sprawling Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge and the Mc Dermitt Ind Res at the eastern edge. Water sources, vital for survival in this arid terrain, are meticulously noted, from Big Hot Reservoir to the geothermal activity at Bog Hot Spring. The presence of numerous named canyons and flats, such as Alta Creek Basin and Jordan Meadow Mountain, highlights the localized geography known to ranchers and prospectors.