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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

The high desert landscape of the Nevada-Oregon border comes into focus through a network of remote mines and seasonal water sources. The small settlement of Denio and the nearby Denio Junction serve as the primary hubs in this arid region, where the Pueblo Mountains and Pine Forest Range dictate the movement of travelers and water. Numerous mining operations, including the Ashdown Mine, Hall Mine, and Lucky Strike Mine, are scattered throughout the mountain slopes, reflecting the area's deep connection to mineral extraction.

Surface water is a defining feature of the terrain, from the geothermal activity at Bog Hot Spring to the intermittent flows of the Quinn River. The western portion of the map is dominated by the Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge, preserving a vast stretch of the Great Basin ecosystem. Notable landmarks like Quinn River Crossing and various remote landing strips highlight the logistical challenges of navigating this corner of Humboldt County in the late 1970s.